CHP release Saturday night DUI checkpoint results
The California Highway Patrol released the number of drivers arrested during a sobriety checkpoint held in Thousand Palms over the weekend.
The checkpoint was held on Saturday on Ramon Road, east of Robert road had 292 drivers screened.
Of those 292 drivers, 22 were evaluated by officers to determine whether or not they were driving while under the influence of alcohol and or drugs.
Two drivers were arrested for driving under the influence.
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“Driving under the influence is a choice which places everyone in danger, The CHP is very thankful so many drivers made the right choice in having a sober driver,” said Captain Laura Quattlebaum, the Indio CHP Area Commander.
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