Chula Vista – Officers from the Chula Vista Police Department conducted a DUI Saturation Patrol on Saturday, November 10th, 2012 within the City of Chula Vista.
The DUI Saturation Patrol was aimed at increasing public awareness, decreasing the number of drivers who drive while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs as well as insuring drivers have a valid driver’s license
During this operation, traffic stops were conducted on 40 vehicles. 4 drivers were evaluated for driving under the influence. 1 of the drivers was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. One subject evaluated for DUI was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. A passenger in the drugged DUI’s vehicle was placed under arrest for an outstanding felony warrant. A subject stopped for a bicycle violation was placed under arrested for riding his bicycle under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. A driver was cited and released for possession of marijuana. One driver was cited for driving on a suspended license. 1 vehicle was impounded for driver arrested. 15 citations were written for various other vehicle code violations.
This was considered a successful DUI Saturation Patrol. The Chula Vista Police Department is continuing its efforts to keep our community safe by detecting and deterring impaired drivers. The Chula Vista Police Department is asking for the public’s continued assistance throughout the year to Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1.
Funding for this operation was provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
“DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER.”