Five Arrested at Santa Rosa DUI Checkpoint

On Friday night, both the Santa Ana and Santa Rosa police conducted DUI checkpoints, resulting in multiple arrests and citations. In Santa Ana, four DUI arrests were made along with 17 citations for various Vehicle Code violations, emphasizing the importance of removing impaired drivers from the roads. Meanwhile, in Santa Rosa, five individuals were arrested for DUI after evaluating 10 suspected impaired drivers at a checkpoint that contacted 871 vehicles. Additionally, 22 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle without a license, while one was apprehended for driving on a suspended license and another for drug paraphernalia and probation violations. Both operations were funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety, aimed at enhancing public safety by addressing impaired driving. Checkpoint locations were strategically chosen based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes.