Sobriety Checkpoint Set for Route 51 and Martinsburg Pike
On July 8, 2025, The Journal reports that the West Virginia State Police will host a sobriety checkpoint in Jefferson County, with primary screening on Route 51 at Leetown Road and a secondary location at the 8000 block of Martinsburg Pike on Route 45, close to Shepherdstown. This initiative aims to enhance road safety in the area, where local communities are engaged in ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving.