Crime & Safety

Of Thousands That Pass Thru Checkpoint in San Jacinto, One Arrested for DUI

One motorist was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and 30 vehicles were towed during an overnight driver's license/sobriety checkpoint in San Jacinto, a police sergeant said today.

Also, one felony warrant was served and 56 unlicensed drivers were sent to court during the checkpoint at Ramona Expressway and Lyon Avenue that began at 7 p.m. Saturday and ended today at 3 a.m., said San Jacinto police Sgt. Robert Himmelberg.

Himmelberg said 2,004 vehicles passed through the checkpoint.

Find out what's happening in Banning-Beaumontwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

—City News Service.

Find out what's happening in Banning-Beaumontwith free, real-time updates from Patch.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.