LA MESA, Calif. (KGTV) – A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol during a checkpoint in La Mesa on Friday, according to the La Mesa Police Department.
The checkpoint was held between 7 p.m. and 12 a.m. in the 4900 block of Spring Street.
Of the 552 drivers who were screened and eight drivers underwent sobriety tests.
LMPD said reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes determine the DUI checkpoint locations. The primary focus is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
