Full Notification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                             March 16, 2014

ARCADIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

The Arcadia Police Department held a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue & Gate 8 on Saturday, March 15^th, 2014 from 9 PM to 3 AM.  A summary of our enforcement efforts is listed below:

2969—Vehicles Passed Through the Checkpoint

2057—Vehicles Were Screened/Contacted

54—Vehicles Were Contacted in the Secondary Inspection Area

12—Field Sobriety Tests Were Administered

4—DUI Alcohol Arrests

1—Minor with BAC of +.01%

2—Traffic Warrant Arrests

1—Open Container Citation

12—Unlicensed Driver Citations

5—Suspended License Arrests/Citations

5—30 Day Vehicle Impounds

 7—1 Day Vehicle Storages

We would like to remind the public of the dangers associated with drinking and driving.  It simply is not worth it to drive while impaired.  Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly and use a sober designated driver.

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Funding for this operation is provided from a grant administered by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Robert T. Guthrie

Chief of Police

By: Brett Bourgeous

Traffic Sergeant