Several Arrested at Santee DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

SANTEE, CA: Of 908 drivers who passed through a Santee sheriff's DUI/driver's license checkpoint Friday night, two were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. 

The checkpoint held  from 8:30 p.m. Friday until 2:30 a.m. Saturday near the 8700 block of Fanita Drive also resulted in several other arrests and citations, according to San Diego County sheriff's Sgt. Joe Passalacqua of the Santee Patrol Station.

Nine deputies who staffed the checkpoint directed 46 vehicles to a secondary inspection area, where 11 citations were issued for allegedly driving on a suspended/revoked license or with no license at all, Passalacqua stated in a news release. 

Additionally, one person taken into custody on an outstanding warrant, another person was cuffed for allegedly being in possession of marijuana, and five vehicle were impounded, sergeant said.

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