NEWS ADVISORY

December 3, 2011                                                                           

DUI checkpoint nets five arrests

The Lodi Police Department conducted a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, Dec. 2 as part of the department’s commitment to public safety.  This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in Lodi.  The location of Saturday’s checkpoint was in the 1500 block of W. Kettleman Lane.  The goal of the DUI Checkpoint was removing impaired drivers and to bring awareness to the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Results:

• 687 vehicles screened
• 10 feld sobriety tests conducted
• 4 DUI suspects arrested
• 1 person arrested for outstanding warrants
• 3 citations issued
• 13 vehicles towed 
• 10 unlicensed and suspended drivers sent to court

The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1!

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