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Media Advisory: 08/After Action/EJA
June 13, 2008

Sobriety Checkpoint Results

In Franconia Police District

            Fairfax County police officers from around the county conducted a sobriety checkpoint to deter and apprehend intoxicated drivers on Thursday, June 12 from midnight until 3 a.m. Friday. All motorists were stopped and drivers were checked to assure that their abilities to drive had not been impaired by alcohol or drugs. 

            Approximately 140 motorists were stopped at Backlick Road near the intersection of Larrlyn Lane. There was one arrest made for DWI. Two traffic summonses were issued for driving on a suspended operator’s license. One additional summons was issued for driving without an operator’s license.

            Eight officers and four auxiliary police officers participated in the checkpoint.