Sobriety Checkpoint Results in Franconia Police District

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News Release 10/After Action/drg
May 10, 2010

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 Saturday, May 8 from 11:15 p.m. until 2:15 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 978 motorists passed through the checkpoint on Franconia/Springfield Parkway at the intersection of Bonniemill Lane. Five arrests were made for DWI. One additional criminal arrest was made, and four summonses were issued for miscellaneous traffic offenses.

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

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