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Two vehicles impounded, no arrests made at check

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A DUI checkpoint in Costa Mesa on Monday yielded 10 tickets but no DUI arrests, police said Wednesday.

The checkpoint at Wilson Street and Pomona Avenue screened 258 drivers. Officers investigated 10 suspected DUI drivers, but did not arrest any of them.

Four drivers were cited for driving without a license, three for not having their license with them, and three more for other vehicle code violations.

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Police impounded two vehicles.

Another DUI checkpoint is scheduled for May 15 and officers will also patrol adjacent streets looking for impaired drivers looking to avoid it, officials said.

Checkpoint funding is provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety.

— Joseph Serna


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