City of Santa Rosa, CA, CivicReady Public Safety Alerts & Notifications
SRPD News Release: Results from DUI Checkpoint Friday August 22nd 2025
Results from DUI Checkpoint Friday August 22nd 2025
August 25, 2025Santa Rosa, Calif. – On Friday August 22, 2025, 2 drivers were arrested for DUI.
The DUI checkpoint was held at Morgan Street and 5th Street from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.
28 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed and 1 driver was cited for operating a vehicle with a suspended/revoked license, 736 vehicles were contacted, and 7 drivers were evaluated for DUI. 1 driver was cited for drug possession and two were arrested for outstanding warrants.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off roads.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Media Contact:
Sgt. Josh Medeiros
jmedeiros@srcity.org