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2 arrested for DUI at Lancaster checkpoint

by The AV Times Staff • August 15, 2016

DUILANCASTER – Two motorists were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs at a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint conducted in Lancaster Friday night and early Saturday morning, authorities said.

The checkpoint was conducted from 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, to 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Avenue I and 3rd Street East, according to Sergeant David Jennings of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

The results from the checkpoint are as follows:

  • 628 vehicles were screened.
  • Seven field sobriety tests were administered.
  • No DUI-alcohol suspects were arrested.
  • Two DUI-drug impaired suspects were arrested,
  • One suspect was arrested on “other criminal charges.”
  • 24 drivers were cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while license suspended/revoked.
  • 14 vehicles were impounded.
  • One vehicle was stored.
  • 10 vehicles were released per checkpoint procedures.

The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Filed Under: Lancaster

2 comments for "2 arrested for DUI at Lancaster checkpoint"

  1. KissItAV says

    August 18, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    Down in the city these sh!tbag North Korean style, so called “DUI” checkpoints are few and far between-and yet the world continues to turn. Saving society 2 stoners at a time, be proud young brown shirts. F!ck the Antelope Valley on every level, every day.

    • Laughing says

      August 19, 2016 at 1:20 pm

      Perhaps a website to help you find them http://www.duiblock.com/dui_checkpoint_locations/california/los_angeles/

      If you are in the AV please feel free to leave anytime, the less negative folk we have lying around the better it will become.

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