*UPDATE* 17 Arrested During DUI Checkpoint In #Malibu, December 19th, 2020 #LASD

Calabasas CA

25 December, 2020

3:45 AM

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Press release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Malibu/Lost Hills Station: December 21, 2020 Three drivers were arrested for DUI alcohol and/or drugs while conducting a DUI checkpoint on December 19, 2020. The checkpoint was held at Pacific Coast Highway and Webb Way from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Ten drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, seven vehicles were towed. Eight vehicles were released due to current state law regarding DUI Checkpoints forbidding the towing of unlicensed drivers vehicles. Four others were arrested for other criminal charges such as 23103(a) CVC – Reckless Driving (Exceeding 100 mph); Possession of Narcotics for Sales - 11378 H&S. Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. As the state continues to work to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is committed to keeping the public safe when they are traveling. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will continue hold DUI/Driver's License Checkpoints throughout the year. Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Sheriff's Information Bureau 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. Alex Villanueva, Sheriff Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS: The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint December 19th, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. As the state continues to work to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is committed to keeping the public safe. "The safety of our community is and always will be our mission," Sergeant Robert Hill said. "We are still out there looking for impaired drivers because driving under the influence is still dangerous." The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or "operating heavy machinery," which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home. Drivers charged with 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 Robert L. Hill at 323-890-5480 or via email at [email protected]. Sheriff's Information Bureau Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Hall of Justice - First floor 211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-229-1700 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-todate 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 zipcode to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan. Alex Villanueva, Sheriff Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Address/Location LASD - Malibu/Lost Hills Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff 27050 Agoura RdCalabasas, CA 91301 Contact Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: 818-878-1808 This press release was produced by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Malibu/Lost Hills Station. The views expressed here are the author's own.