Crime & Safety

Two Motorists Arrested During Overnight Escondido DUI Checkpoint

Fifteen others were also cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, officials said.

ESCONDIDO, CA — Two motorists were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during an overnight driver's license/sobriety checkpoint in Escondido, authorities said Sunday.

The checkpoint at Centre City Parkway and Decatur Way began at 6 p.m. Saturday and concluded at 1 a.m., according to Lt. Scott Walters of the Escondido Police Department.

Fifteen motorists were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, Walters said.

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—City News Service