Full Notification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                             May 24, 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 Santa Anita Avenue and St. Joseph Street on Friday May 23, 2014 from 7 PM to 3 AM.  A summary of our enforcement efforts is listed below:

3,108—Vehicles Passed Through the Checkpoint

62—Vehicles Were Screened/Contacted

12—Field Sobriety Tests Were Administered

1—DUI Alcohol Arrest

1—Traffic Warrant Arrest

3--Criminal Warrant Arrests

1—Drunk in Public Arrest

21—Unlicensed Driver Citations

3—Suspended License Arrests/Citations

4--Vehicles Impounded

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 Memorial 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: Kollin Cieadlo

Traffic Sergeant

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