In addition to nabbing several DUI offenders at a sobriety checkpoint in Moreno Valley, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man with over 100 stolen credit cards, it has been reported.
(Credit: Daniel Lane)
During the checkpoint, officers in the area stopped motorists for vehicle code violations in addition to sobriety checks.
The result of the checkpoint are as follows:
- 685 Vehicles passed through the checkpoint
- 9 DUI arrests (3 Alcohol, 6 Drug)
- 1 Felony arrest for possession of stolen property
- 6 Field sobriety tests for DUI of alcohol
- 5 Field sobriety tests for DUI of drugs
- 8 Citations were issued for unlicensed drivers
- 6 Citations were issued for suspended driver’s license
- 7 Citations for vehicle code violations
- 16 Vehicles towed
“Drunk driving is a major cause of fatal and injury collisions each year,” Sgt. Bengston said in a sheriff’s report.
Sheriff’s officials advise motorists to call 911 if a possible drunk driver is spotted.
“Officers will be dispatched to the location and make every effort to prevent the impaired driver from continuing to pose a threat,” Bengston said.
The Moreno Valley Police Department urges people to arrange for a designated driver if drinking is planned.
For further information the Moreno Valley Police Department’s Traffic Unit can be reached at 951-486-6900.
Stephanie D. Schulte is a writer/photographer with SWRNN. She can be reached at stephanie.schulte@swrnn.com.
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