Crime & Safety
Five Arrested at DUI Checkpoint
As reported by Sgt. Paul Paniagua of the Napa Police Department.
The conducted a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, September 23, 2011 as part of Napa’s commitment to public safety. This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in the Napa.
The location of Friday’s checkpoint was the intersection of Third Street and Coombs Street.
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.
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535 Vehicles Screened
2 DUI Suspects Arrested
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1 Illegal Drug Suspects Arrested
13 Citations issued
1 Vehicles Impounded for 30 days
7 Unlicensed and Suspended Drivers Sent to Court
2 Arrested on other Criminal Charges
The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.