LOMPOC P.D. DUI / Drivers License Checkpoint Nets 5 Arrests

LOMPOC- JULY 26th, 2010

The Lompoc Police Department conducted a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday July 24, 2010 as part of Lompoc’s commitment to public safety.  This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in Lompoc. The location of the checkpoint was in the 400 block of north "A" Street for north bound traffic.   The goal of the DUI Checkpoint was removing unlicensed and impaired drivers and to bring awareness to the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. 

The following charges/arrests were made during the checkpoint:

Driving without a drivers license                        1           

Driving on a suspended license                                2

Vehicles towed for a 30-day hold                        2

Vehicles towed for a 1-day hold                          1

Vehicles passing thru the checkpoint                325 (approximately)

Miscellaneous traffic stops/citations                   18

Drivers evaluated for D.U.I                                 17 (These drivers were drinking but under the legal limit and not arrested)

Narcotics arrest                                                      1

Alcohol Interlock Device Violation Arrest           1