1 Arrested During DUI Checkpoint In Santee

SANTEE, CA — One person was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence during a DUI checkpoint in Santee, authorities said.

The checkpoint was held from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday in the 8700 block of Fanita Drive, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. A total of 525 cars passed through the checkpoint, with 35 motorists sent to secondary evaluations.

Six drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed, two drivers were cited for operating a vehicle with a suspended license, and one driver with a provisional license was cited for driving with other minors as passengers, according to the department. Two vehicles were also towed.

Funding for the checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.