One Arrested, 26 Cited in Palmdale DUI Checkpoint

PALMDALE (CNS) - One driver was arrested for driving under the influence, one was cited for having an active warrant and three were cited for traffic violations during a driving under the influence/driver's license operation Saturday in Palmdale.

In addition to the aforementioned arrests and citations, 26 drivers were cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license and six vehicles were towed, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.

A total of 1261 vehicles were screened during the checkpoint, which took place at 10th Street West and Technology Drive from 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes, according to the department.