Suspected DUI Driver Caught In Poway

POWAY, CA -- A driver was arrested early Saturday morning in Poway after driving through a DUI checkpoint. The driver apparently drove through a cone barrier set up for the checkpoint, made a U-turn before heading westbound on Poway Road. The driver was later arrested for drinking under the influence, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

The checkpoint, which was conducted from 8:30 p.m. Friday to 2:30 a.m. Saturday, in the 12100 block of Poway Road, nabbed 10 other drivers for driving without a license. One driver was cited for driving on a suspended license, while one other vehicle was towed, the Sheriff's Department said.

Deputies said a total of 2053 vehicles passed through the checkpoint and 1619 vehicles were screened in the primary inspection area. There were 31 vehicles sent to the secondary screening area so the drivers could be evaluated or have their driver's license status checked.

The checkpoint was funded by a grant obtained through the California Office of Traffic Safety.

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