4 arrested on suspicion of DUI, 11 vehicles impounded during checkpoint on Panama Lane

Jose Franco
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4 arrested on suspicion of DUI, 11 vehicles impounded during checkpoint on Panama Lane

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police made four arrests for DUI during a checkpoint Friday night in southwest Bakersfield, the department said.

The checkpoint took place on May 3 in the 6900 block of Panama Lane from 6 p.m. to 12:40 a.m.

The Bakersfield Police Department said officers arrested four motorists on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Two of those drivers had previous arrests, according to police.

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Thirteen drivers were cited for driving without a license while four were cited for driving on a suspended license. Eleven vehicles were impounded during the checkpoint.

Officers screened a total of 1,381 vehicles, officials said in a release.

Anyone who sees a possible driver under the influence is asked to call 911.

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