Crime & Safety
Six Arrested and 51 Impounds During Checkpoint in Baldwin Park
A total of 2288 vehicles went through the latest Baldwin Park Police Checkpoint.
A total of six arrests left the Police last Friday July 6, as part of the Avoid the 100 DUI Campaign.
According to officer Ted Espanto, 1 arrest was made for DUI (driving under the influence), 1 for possesion and transportation of narcotics, 2 for outstanding warrant for traffic violations and other 4 for criminal felonies/misdemeanor.
At least 51 vehicles were impounded during the checkpoint and another 10 were released to the registered owner during the operative.
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At total of 60 traffic tickets were issued. Four were for driving on a suspended license, 46 for driving without a license and the rest for various traffic violations.
According to a Police statement 46 cars were impounded only for one day and at least 5 vehicles were impounded for a 30 day period.
A total of 2288 vehicles went through the Checkpoint and 66 of them were screened.
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