Crime & Safety

DUI Checkpoint Planned In Watsonville

The checkpoint will take place Saturday, August 29.

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Driving under the influence remains a problem, though more people are staying home, police said.
Driving under the influence remains a problem, though more people are staying home, police said. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

WATSONVILLE, CA — Watsonville police announced a there will be a checkpoint in the city to enforce laws against driving under the influence.

The August 29 checkpoint will take place from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in an undisclosed location.

The program is funded thanks to a California Office of Traffic Safety grant through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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