Police to crack down on impaired driving during prom season

MIDDLETOWN — Middletown police will crack down on underage drinking, impaired driving and aggressive driving through May for the high school prom season.

Police officials recently received a grant that will allow them to better target speeding, seat belts, impaired driving and underage alcohol offenses in various areas around the city.

Officers will be taking a “zero tolerance stance” on underage drinking and after prom activities where alcohol or drugs are found.

Officials urge teens to make arrangement ahead of time for high school prom activities and make them drug and alcohol free.

Anyone who sees criminal or suspicious activity or a possible impaired driver is asked to call, (513) 425-7700 or (800) 472-2384 with the license plate and description.