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LASD - Industry Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff
Monday May 6th, 2024 :: 12:49 p.m. PDT

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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Holding DUI Checkpoint May 3, 2024

Industry, Calif. – On May 3, 2024, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department held a DUI Checkpoint in the City of Industry. Two drivers were arrested for narcotics violations.  One person was arrested for allowing an unlicensed driver to operate her vehicle.  Thirteen unlicensed drivers were issued citations, and two drivers were issued citations for driving on a suspended driver’s license.   

The DUI checkpoint was held on Hacienda Boulevard near Valley Boulevard from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off roads.

Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

MEDIA NOTES: To schedule an interview regarding the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Safety Operations, please contact Sergeant Michael Lennig at 323-890-5480 or via email at [email protected]  

Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 
Hall of Justice - First floor  
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700


Website: http://www.lasd.org  

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Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

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Industry, Calif. – On May 3, 2024, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location. 
 
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
 
“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Sergeant Michael Lennig said. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”
 
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
 
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
 
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
 
MEDIA NOTES: To schedule an interview regarding the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Safety Operations, please contact Sergeant Michael Lennig at 323-890-5480 or via email at [email protected].

Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 
Hall of Justice - First floor  
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700


Website: http://www.lasd.org  

LA Crime Stoppers:  Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station.  If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org  

*Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Headquarters Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan.

Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
 

Address/Location
LASD - Industry Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff
150 Hudson Ave
City of Industry, CA 91744

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