Last Updated on December 17, 2017 by CCAR Staff
Sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints in Pomona and Chino resulted in 10 arrests for driving under the influence, 53 citations and 12 vehicles were towed, police said.
The checkpoint in Chino was held in the 11600 block of Central Avenue from 8 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday
A total of 1,094 vehicles passed through the Chino checkpoint, the police department shared on its Facebook account.
Of those screened, seven were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Chino police said 15 motorists were cited for driving without licenses or with suspended licenses.
An unknown number of motorists were also cited or arrested for carrying a concealed firearm and having outstanding warrants.
In Pomona, officers not only conducted a checkpoint but citywide DUI patrols, the police said in a news release.
The checkpoint was held at Mission Boulevard and Curran Place from 9 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday. Citywide patrols were conducted from 7 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday.
A total of 1,765 vehicles passed through the checkpoint.
Three motorists were arrested on suspicion for driving while under the influence of alcohol. One was arrested for an outstanding warrant and 38 motorists were cited/arrested for driving without a license or for having a suspended/revoked license, the release said.
