Sobriety Checkpoint Results

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News Release 09/After Action/drg
October 23, 2009

Sobriety Checkpoint Results
In Reston Police District

Fairfax County police officers from around the county conducted a sobriety checkpoint to deter and apprehend intoxicated drivers on Thursday, October 22 from 11:30 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. Friday. All motorists were stopped and drivers were evaluated to assure that their abilities to drive had not been impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Approximately 371 motorists were stopped on the northbound lanes of the Fairfax County Parkway near the intersection of Walnut Branch Drive. Three arrests were made for DWI. Five summonses were issued for miscellaneous traffic offenses.

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

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