Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 23, 2026 —

Law enforcement agencies across North Carolina are initiating a statewide “Booze It & Lose It” campaign from Monday through November 1 to combat impaired driving during the Halloween season. The effort will use increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints, according to the information provided.

The announcement identifies impaired driving as the campaign’s focus and describes the enforcement measures, but does not specify which agencies are participating or how many officers will be involved. It also does not provide the campaign’s year, the locations or operating hours of checkpoints, or details about how drivers will be selected for screening.

No information was provided about prior campaign results, the number of impaired-driving incidents officials expect, or whether the initiative is accompanied by public-awareness events. The announcement also does not identify an agency spokesperson or include a statement from law enforcement.

The stated campaign period runs from Monday through November 1. Because the year and the calendar date for Monday were not provided, the specific dates cannot be established from the announcement alone. The information describes the effort as statewide and ties it to the Halloween season, but does not name individual cities, counties or roadways where enforcement will take place.

Further operational details, including checkpoint schedules and participating agencies, were not included in the information provided. The announced measures are increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints, with the stated aim of combating impaired driving during the seasonal campaign.


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