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DUI checkpoint ends with 4 arrests


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During the July 4 DUI checkpoint in Douglas County four people were arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and one for marijuana.

The checkpoint was set up on eastbound Highway 50 near Spooner Summit.

Officers stop drivers at the July 4 DUI checkpoint in Douglas County. Photo/Provided

Officers stop drivers at the July 4 DUI checkpoint in Douglas County. Photo/Provided

Officers were out from 2-8pm. Reno and Sparks police departments, deputies from the Washoe and Lyon county sheriff’s offices, and troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol briefly spoke to each driver of the 3,547 vehicles that were stopped.

Officers also issued traffic citations for all violations observed as motorists were contacted. Those offenses included three for marijuana less than 1 ounce, three for drug paraphernalia, nine child safety seat violations, four seat belt tickets, and seven additional traffic citations for various other violations.

Ten minors were cited for alcohol consumption and their ages ranged from 16- to 20-years-old.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report

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  1. G man says - Posted: July 5, 2013

    Stupid idiot Tahoe cops all that man power they had out there and they only were able to get 3 arrest that’s pathetic and waste of resources time and money. They seriously have nothing better to do.

  2. nature bats last says - Posted: July 8, 2013

    thank you police for being diligent on drunk and stoned drivers