On Friday June 21st, 2024, from 6PM to 12AM, the Linwood Police Department conducted a
DWI Checkpoint in partnership with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. Officers from
Margate, Ventnor, Galloway, Hamilton, and the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department assisted.
Enforcement and educational efforts like this are made possible by federal funding from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), through the NJ Division of Highway
Traffic Safety. The checkpoint resulted in contact with over 1,000 drivers, who were provided with
educational materials about the dangers and penalties of driving under the influence. 16
motor vehicles summonses were issued, and 1 person was arrested for an outstanding
warrant.