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SRPD News Release: Santa Rosa Police Arrest Two for DUI at DUI Checkpoint

Santa Rosa Police Department Checkpoint Results


Santa Rosa, Calif. – On Friday May 15th, 2026, 2 drivers were arrested for DUI.

The DUI checkpoint was held at Piner Road and Coffey Lane from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.

10 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed and 2 drivers was cited for operating a vehicle with a suspended/revoked license, 1107 vehicles were contacted, and 6 drivers were evaluated for DUI. One driver was arrested for suspected felony child abuse.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is 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
(707) 543-4108