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RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Sheriff Stanley Sniff
Moreno Valley Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
Update: Original Release: Checkpoint Results Date/Time Written: November 2, 2009/1000 Hours November 7, 2009, 2009/0130 hours Type of Incident: DUI / Driver’s License Checkpoint Date/Time of Incident: November 6, 2009/1800-0100 November 6, 2009/1900-0130 hours Location(s) of Incident: City of Moreno Valley Alessandro Blvd. X Day St., Moreno Valley Reporting Officer: Sergeant Don Goodrich Sergeant Jacqueline Horton File Number: N/A Various Checkpoint Results:
The Moreno Valley Police Department has just completed another DUI / CDL SAFETY CHECKPOINT. This operation ran from 1900 hours to 0130 hours on November 6, 2009. The checkpoint was located on Alessandro Blvd. and Day 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 2,130 cars passed through the checkpoint. 69 drivers were issued citations and 32 vehicles were impounded. The majority of these citations and impounds were for suspended or unlicensed drivers. Nine field sobriety tests were conducted resulting in three DUI arrests. In addition, one felony arrest of a felon in possession of an illegal firearm (assault rifle) was also 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.
Moreno Valley Police Department Targets
Impaired Drivers with CheckpointThe Moreno Valley Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver's License checkpoint on Friday, November 6th from 6:30pm – 1:00am within the City of Moreno Valley. In an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol-involved crashes, DUI checkpoints are conducted to identify offenders and get them off the street, as well as educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving.
All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI / Driver's License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as ensuring drivers have a valid driver’s license. A major component of these checkpoints is to increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and to encourage sober designated drivers.
A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, the Moreno Valley Police Department believes motorists can be deterred from drinking and driving.
Traffic volume and weather permitting, all vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested. Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.
Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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