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DWI check points this weekend

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By Lindsey Henry, Reporter - bio | email
By Lisa Olliges, Reporter and Weekend Anchor - bio | email

Joplin Police crack down on drunk drivers this weekend. Setting up at least 3 DWI checkpoints.

Officers say stops like this one done previously help get impaired drivers off the road. Officials say impaired driving contributes to nearly 30% of Missouri traffic fatalities. Joplin police are teaming up with the Southwest Missouri DWI Task Force to conduct the checkpoints.

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