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RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Sheriff Stanley Sniff Moreno Valley Police Department PRESS RELEASE     Date/Time Written: October 24, 2009 / 0130 Hours Type of Incident: DUI / CDL SAFETY CHECKPOINT Date/Time of Incident: October 23, 2009 / 1830-0030 hours Location(s) of Incident: Cactus Ave. X Joy St., Moreno Valley Reporting Officer: Sergeant Jacqueline Horton File Number: Various Report Drunk Driving - Call 911 The Moreno Valley Police Department has just completed another DUI/CDL SAFETY CHECKPOINT. This operation ran from 1830 hours to 0030 hours on October 23, 2009. The checkpoint was located on Cactus Ave. and Joy Street in the city of Moreno Valley. The primary goals of checkpoints are to screen for DUI drivers as well as unlicensed or suspended drivers. This is in response to collisions involving unlicensed, suspended and DUI drivers. Checkpoints at various times throughout the year are conducted to reduce drunk driving, and apprehend drivers with suspended and/or revoked licenses. A total of 3,279 cars passed through the checkpoint; 198 drivers were issued citations and 100 vehicles were impounded. The majority of these citations and impounds were for suspended or unlicensed drivers. Eight field sobriety tests were conducted resulting in four DUI arrests. In addition, two felony arrests were made. Drunk driving is a major cause of fatal and injury collisions each year. We are seeking your assistance in saving lives. If you are on the roadways and you observe a possible drunk driver call 911 immediately. Officers will be dispatched to the location and make every effort to prevent the impaired driver from continuing to pose a threat. The Moreno Valley Police Department wishes to remind you that if you choose to drink alcoholic beverages, please designate a sober driver before getting into a vehicle. Remember, “Drunk Driving Over the Limit, Under Arrest!” For additional information the Moreno Valley Police Department Traffic Unit can be reached at (951) 486-6900. ###

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