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Napa DUI Checkpoint Nets 2 Arrests

Napa police screened 1,690 vehicles during Tuesday night's DUI/driver's license checkpoint on Trancas Street, and took two motorists to jail on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to a press release.

 

Two drivers were arrested on suspicion of DUI during Tuesday night's DUI/driver's license checkpoint, according to a press release from the : 

The Napa Police Department in conjunction with officers from CHP, Napa Sheriff’s Department, and American Canyon conducted a on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 as part of Napa County’s AVOID the 9 campaign for public safety. 

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This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in the County of Napa.

The location of Saturday’s checkpoint was at 980 Trancas St. 

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The goal of the DUI Checkpoint is removing impaired drivers and to bring awareness to the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. 

1690+ Vehicles Screened

2 DUI Suspects Arrested

8 Citations issued

4 Vehicles Impounded for 30 day

7 Unlicensed and Suspended Drivers Sent to Court

A total of seven people were arrested for DUI during the first night of the Fourth of July Holiday DUI Crackdown.

Last year on July 3rd, 5 people were arrested for DUI.

The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to Napa police Sgt. Paul Paniagua.

Extra police, sheriff's and CHP patrols remain on duty throughout the holiday weekend in the continuing campaign against driving under the influence, .

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