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RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Sheriff Stanley Sniff Lake Elsinore Police Department PRESS RELEASE   Update: Original Release: Checkpoint Results: Date/Time Written: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Saturday, January 16, 2009 at 0100 hours Type of Incident: DUI / Safety Checkpoint DUI Safety Checkpoint Date/Time of Incident: Friday, January 15, 2010 Friday, January 15, 2010, 1800-2400 Location(s) of Incident: Lake Elsinore Lakeshore / Lake, Lake Elsinore Reporting Officer: Sergeant Marc Cloutier, 951-245-3300 Sergeant Marc Cloutier, 951-245-3300 File Number: N/A Numerous DUI Checkpoint Nets 9 Arrests The Lake Elsinore Police Department conducted a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on January 15, 2010, as part of the City of Lake Elsinore’s commitment to public safety. This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in the city. The checkpoint located at Lake St and the intersection of Lakeshore Drive. The goal of the DUI Checkpoint was to remove impaired drivers and raise public awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Arrested for driving under the influence were: Patricia B Cruz, age 50 of Lake Elsinore Marciano Cruz Reyes age 50 of Santa Ana One minor was arrested for DUI Adelaidos L Campos age 55 Of Fontana, arrested for possession of heroin Two additional men were arrested for violating their terms of parole, possession of heroin paraphernalia. [1237] Vehicles screened [147] Vehicles were diverted to secondary screening [4] DUI suspects arrested [2] Illegal drug suspects arrested [44] Citations issued [26] Vehicles stored or Impounded for 30 days [25] Unlicensed and suspended drivers sent to court [3] Arrested on other criminal charges The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1! Lake Elsinore Police Department Checkpoint Seeks to Save Lives Drunk driving is one of America’s deadliest crimes. In California last year 1,029 people died in crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. That is why the Lake Elsinore Police Department announced today they will be holding a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, January 15. “Make no mistake. Our message is simple. No matter what you drive—a passenger car, pickup, sport utility vehicle or motorcycle—if we catch you driving impaired, we will arrest you. No exceptions. No excuses,” said Sgt. Cloutier “We will be talking to drivers, making sure they are not impaired, arresting those who are, and getting the word out that impaired driving and driving without a proper license is not acceptable in the city of Lake Elsinore. The Lake Elsinore Police Department advises that by following these easy steps, a driver can enjoy a safe and festive evening without jeopardizing their life and the lives of the others who may be on the road. Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin. Before drinking, designate a sober driver and give that person your keys. If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely. If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to call 911. Driving impaired is simply not worth the risk. The consequences are serious and real. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for driving while impaired can be significant. Violators face jail time, the loss of their driver’s license, higher insurance rates, and dozens of other unanticipated expenses. Funding for this checkpoint comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. For additional information the Lake Elsinore Police Department Traffic Division can be reached at (951) 245-3300. 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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