BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The AVOID the 18 Kern DUI Task Force arrested five people for driving under the influence, and two more for felonies, at the checkpoint held on 24th Street Saturday.
The checkpoint was held between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. in the 3100 block of 24th Street on Sept. 6.
In addition to arrests, 18 drivers were found with invalid driver licenses, eight of them found with suspended licenses. A total of 19 vehicles were impounded. Officers released eight vehicles which were being held for driver license violations.
Police report that 2,419 vehicles passed through the location, and 1,500 of those were screened.
The AVOID the 18 Kern DUI Task Force consists of officers from several local law enforcement agencies.
BPD urges anyone who suspects an impaired driver to call 911. Anonymous tips can be sent to 274637 by sending BPDCRIMES along with a message.
The checkpoint was held between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. in the 3100 block of 24th Street on Sept. 6.
In addition to arrests, 18 drivers were found with invalid driver licenses, eight of them found with suspended licenses. A total of 19 vehicles were impounded. Officers released eight vehicles which were being held for driver license violations.
Police report that 2,419 vehicles passed through the location, and 1,500 of those were screened.
The AVOID the 18 Kern DUI Task Force consists of officers from several local law enforcement agencies.
BPD urges anyone who suspects an impaired driver to call 911. Anonymous tips can be sent to 274637 by sending BPDCRIMES along with a message.