On the night of July 3, 2021, between the hours of 8:00 PM and 1:30 AM, deputies from the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, Lemon Grove Traffic Division conducted a DUI sobriety and driver license checkpoint on the 7900 block of Broadway in the city of Lemon Grove. The checkpoint was staffed by approximately 11 Sheriff Deputies. The purpose of the checkpoint was to remove impaired and/or unlicensed drivers from the roadway, public education, and deterrence thereby increasing the safety of all drivers and allowing for a safer driving environment. Funding for this operation was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

A total of 473 vehicle drivers were contacted during the checkpoint. Eighty one (81) vehicles were directed into the secondary inspection area for further evaluation. Twenty-six (27) citations were issued for suspended/revoked or no driver’s licenses and twelve (12) vehicles were impounded during the operation.

A driver attempted to evade the checkpoint by driving through without stopping. A pursuit ensued and deputies used spike strips to disable the vehicle. The driver was arrested for driving on a suspended license and evading a peace officer.

Any questions about the DUI Checkpoint can be directed to Sergeant Aaron Montan, of the Lemon Grove Patrol Station, Traffic Division, at (619) 337-2000.

CHECKPOINT ACTIVITY:

VEHICLES CONTACTED: 473

VEHICLES THROUGH WITHOUT CONTACT: 0

TOTAL VEHICLES THROUGH: 473

VEHICLES SENT INTO SECONDARY: 81

FST GIVEN: 2

23152 ARREST TOTAL (Alcohol and/or drugs: 0

OTHER ARREST TOTAL: ((1) Felony Warrant & (1) felony evading) 2

OTHER ARREST TOTAL: (Suspended License 14601.2A or 14601.1A) 10

VEHICLES STORED: 12

CITATIONS ISSUED: 27

Media Contact: Sergeant Aaron Montan

Email Address of Contact:aaron.montan@sdsheriff.org

Telephone Number of Contact: (619) 337-2000