DUI/DL Checkpoint Nets 26 Arrests
Personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Risk Management Bureau’s Traffic Services Detail conducted a DUI/DL Checkpoint on May 27, 2011 as part of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s commitment to public safety. This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in Palmdale. The location of Friday’s checkpoint was on Palmdale Blvd. at 11th Street East. The goal of the DUI/DL Checkpoint was removing impaired drivers and to bring awareness to the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
1663 Vehicles Screened
3 Citations issued
21 Vehicles Impounded for 30 days
26 Unlicensed and Suspended Drivers were Arrested and Sent to Court
1 Misdemeanor Warrant Arrest.
This 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!
Address/Location
LASD - Palmdale Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff
750 E Ave Q
Palmdale, CA 93550
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-272-2400