Full Notification

Nature of Incident: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint
Report Number: 16-68716, 16-68743, 16-68779, 16-68785
Location: Thousand Oaks, California
Date & Time: May 7, 2016, 9:00 pm to 3:00 am
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Police Traffic Bureau
(S)uspects, City of Residence Age
(S) Donna Carol Aune Thousand Oaks 67
(S) William Gaffney Thousand Oaks 66
(S) Dillion Michael Cappello Moorpark 27
(S) Christine Louise Doherty Thousand Oaks 24
(S) Kyle Martin Bullard Simi Valley 27
(S) Jennifer Jo Wharton Simi Valley 25
(S) Ashley Adams Thousand Oaks 30

Narrative:

DUI Checkpoint Nets 7 Arrests

Thousand Oaks, CA – The Thousand Oaks Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on May 7, 2016, on Moorpark Road south of Janss Road between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

DUI/Driver’s License checkpoints have been shown to lower DUI deaths and injuries. A major component of these checkpoints are the deterrent effects it has on those who might drive drunk or drugged impaired, bringing about more awareness and encouraging everyone to use sober designated drivers.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Ninety Percent of California drivers approve of checkpoints

Donna Aune, William Gaffney and Dillion Cappello were all arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Christine Doherty, Kyle Bullard and Jennifer Wharton were passengers in a vehicle contacted at the checkpoint and were arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Ashley Adams was also a passenger in a vehicle contacted during the checkpoint and arrested for violating her probation.

428 Vehicles Screened
3 DUI-Alcohol suspects arrested
0 DUI-Drug impaired suspects arrested
3 Suspects arrested for illegal drugs (possession/transportation/sales/under the influence)
1 Arrested on other Criminal Charges
7 Drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
14 Citations issued

Law Enforcement emphasizes the preventable nature of drunk driving reminding everyone that all it takes is a little planning ahead. Designate a sober driver or call a cab. But whatever you do, don’t drink and drive. The California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP) mobile app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. Launched last year, the new DDVIP app offers enhanced features, allowing users to “Map a Spot” with their current location to find DDVIP partnering establishments in their area or a “List of Spots” to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California. Users will be offered free incentives at each bar to celebrate their life saving role. They can stay up-to-date with the latest from DDVIP and see what other users are saying via its social tab. Also through the app, for those who want to imbibe but also make it a point to plan ahead, users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb – all from one screen.

Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000. Not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1’.

Prepared by: Sergeant Brad Clifton #2450
Media Release Date: May 8, 2016
Media Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant Brad Clifton
[email protected]
Approved by: Captain Jim Fryhoff

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).