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18 arrested, none for DUI at Palmdale checkpoint

by The AV Times Staff • September 10, 2014

PALMDALE – No one was arrested for driving under the influence, but 18 people were arrested for various other violations at a DUI/ Driver’s License checkpoint in Palmdale on Friday, Sept. 5.

Personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Palmdale Station conducted the checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Avenue S, between 20th Street East and 25th Street East.

The results from the checkpoint are as follows:

* 1879 vehicles traveled through the checkpoint.

* 1799 drivers were checked at the checkpoint.

* One suspect was arrested for a $50k grand theft warrant and sent to court.

* Five suspended / revoked drivers were arrested and sent to court.

* 12 unlicensed drivers were arrested and sent to court.

* One vehicle was stored for one day.

* One vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

* 16 vehicles were released per checkpoint release procedures.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in Palmdale.

Funding for the operation was provided to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Filed Under: Crime/ Safety

4 comments for "18 arrested, none for DUI at Palmdale checkpoint"

  1. Wayne says

    September 12, 2014 at 6:28 am

    So. All these people arrested showed signs of intoxication? Seems these DUI check points are really an excuse to check for warrants, drugs and a valid drivers license. Thought it was all about public safety. “Yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent.” What the hell does that mean? They’re making $5 (500%) profit. Money, money, money.

  2. AVHC says

    September 10, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Call it what it really is. The Friday night fundraiser.

  3. AV sucks says

    September 10, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    Otherwise known as the Friday night fund raiser.

  4. rooney says

    September 10, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    Good going guys!

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