DUI Saturation Patrol Nets 3 Arrests
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lt. J. Murphy
DATE: 12/08/2014
PHONE: (760) 839-4901
DUI Enforcement Results
On Saturday night, December 6, officers from the Escondido Police Department participated in a DUI Saturation Patrol. Officers assigned to this detail made 44 traffic stops and conducted 6 Field Sobriety Tests. During the evening, no drivers were arrested for DUI. 1 driver was arrested for two felony warrants. 1 driver was arrested for auto theft and narcotics possession. 7 drivers were cited for being unlicensed or having a suspended license. 4 vehicles were impounded. 1 stolen vehicle was recovered.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Drunk Driving: Over the Limit, Under Arrest, Report Drunk Drivers Call 911
Submitted by:
Lt. Justin Murphy
Address/Location
Escondido Police Department
1163 N. Centre City Parkway
Escondido, CA 92026
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 760-839-4722