Sobriety Checkpoint Results in Mason Police District

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News Release 10/After Action/drg
April 26, 2010

Sobriety Checkpoint Results in Mason Police District

Fairfax County police officers from around the county conducted a sobriety checkpoint to deter and apprehend intoxicated drivers on Saturday, April 24 from 11:00 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Sunday. All motorists were stopped and drivers were checked to assure that their abilities to drive had not been impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Approximately 450 motorists passed through the checkpoint on Columbia Pike at the intersection of Madison Lane. One arrest was made for DWI. One additional criminal arrest was made, and three summonses were issued for miscellaneous traffic offenses.

Ten auxiliary officers and eight police officers participated in this operation.

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