Sobriety Checkpoint Result in Franconia Police District

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News Release 09/After Action/CSN
August 24, 2009

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 Friday, August 21 from 11:30 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. Saturday. All motorists were stopped and drivers were evaluated to assure that their abilities to drive had not been impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Approximately 685 motorists were stopped on Backlick Road near the intersection of Leestone Street. There were two arrests made for DWI. Two summonses were issued for miscellaneous traffic offenses and one criminal arrest was made.

Nine officers and six auxiliary police officers participated in the checkpoint.

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