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The Irvine Police are conducting a DUI checkpoint tonight

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Irvine Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

IRVINE, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injury and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted tomorrow, Friday, June 24, 2016, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the area of Bake Parkway and Rockfield Boulevard.

The checkpoint will be clearly marked and vehicles will be selected for further screening on a pre-set basis to ensure objectivity. Motorists will be greeted and given information about impaired driving. Driver’s licenses will be checked and trained officers will direct suspected impaired drivers to a secondary area for further evaluation. Most motorists will experience little or no delay. Continue reading→

The Irvine Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint tonight

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Irvine Police Department Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE: #04-21-16

Subject: Irvine Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

Contact : Farrah Emami, Public Information Officer, 949-724-7112, femami@cityofirvine.org

IRVINE, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injury and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted tomorrow, Friday, April 22, 2016, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the area of MacArthur Boulevard and Douglas.

The checkpoint will be clearly marked and vehicles will be selected for further screening on a pre-set basis to ensure objectivity. Motorists will be greeted and given information about impaired driving. Driver’s licenses will be checked and trained officers will direct suspected impaired drivers to a secondary area for further evaluation. Most motorists will experience little or no delay. Continue reading→

DUI/driver license checkpoint planned for tonight in San Clemente

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Contacts: Lt. Mark Stichter, 714.904.7042, MKStichter@ocsd.org; Carrie Braun, 714.552.5795, CBraun@ocsd.org

DUI/Driver License Checkpoint Planned this Weekend

SANTA ANA, Calif. (April 15, 2016) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department DUI Taskforce will be conducting a DUI/Driver License Checkpoint on Friday, April 15, 2016 in the city of San Clemente between the hours of 6:00pm and 2:00am.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. Continue reading→

Someone is shooting Newport Beach residents with a pellet gun

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Community: Press Release: Victims Struck by Projectiles – Newport Beach Police Seek Public Assistance

The Newport Beach Police Department is investigating three separate incidents that have occurred in the 1900 block of Sherington Place over the past two days. In each case, individuals in or near the street were struck by projectiles (later determined to be pellets). A photo of two recovered pellets is shown as an attachment.

The first incident occurred on Sunday, April 10 shortly after 7:00 p.m. A man was loading items into his van when he heard three pellets strike his van and then felt a fourth pellet strike him in the chin. Continue reading→

DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint set for this Friday in Newport Beach

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Community: Press Release: DUI Checkpoint this Friday

The Newport Beach Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, April 15, 2016 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public. Continue reading→

DUI and driver’s license checkpoint set for this Thursday in Newport Beach

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Community Press Release: DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Planned this Thursday

The Newport Beach Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public. Continue reading→

The Irvine Police are conducting a DUI checkpoint tonight

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Irvine Police Department Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #02-25-16
Subject :

Irvine Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

Contact : Patrick Hurtado, Traffic Lieutenant, 949-724-7016, phurtado@cityofirvine.org

IRVINE, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injury and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the area of Culver Drive and Barranca Parkway. Continue reading→

The Newport Beach Police will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on 2/25

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Newport Beach Police Department

Community Alert: DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Planned this Thursday

The Newport Beach Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public. Continue reading→

The Newport Beach Police will conduct a DUI/Drivers’ License checkpoint on Friday

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Community: PRESS RELEASE – DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Planned this Friday

The Newport Beach Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, January 29, 2016 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public. Continue reading→

The Irvine Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, Jan. 22

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Irvine Police Department Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #01-21-16

Subject: Irvine Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

Contact : Farrah Emami, Public Information Officer, 949-724-7112, femami@cityofirvine.org

IRVINE, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the department’s continued commitment to reducing injury and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the area of Jamboree Road and Michelson Drive.

The checkpoint will be clearly marked and vehicles will be selected for further screening on a pre-set basis to ensure objectivity. Motorists will be greeted and given information about impaired driving. Driver’s licenses will be checked and trained officers will direct suspected impaired drivers to a secondary area for further evaluation. Most motorists will experience little or no delay. Continue reading→