Three Arrested and Sixteen Cited at Newark DUI/DL Checkpoint 
Newark, CA – On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Newark Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver License checkpoint that resulted in three arrests, two of which were for driving under the influence, and sixteen citations.
The checkpoint was held near the intersection of Thornton Avenue and Newark Boulevard from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Checkpoint locations are selected based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary goal of DUI checkpoints is to enhance public safety by removing impaired drivers from the roadway.
The next DUI checkpoint is scheduled during the National Winter DUI Mobilization in late 2025.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Address/Location
Newark Police Department CA
37077 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-578-4237
