5 arrested for DUI in Santa Rosa in single night: police

SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Five people were arrested in Santa Rosa Friday evening for driving under the influence, police shared.

Santa Rosa police officers held a DUI checkpoint at Piner Road and Coffey Lane beginning at 8 p.m. and ending at midnight.

At least 10 drivers were evaluated for DUI, and five were arrested.

"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," Santa Rosa police officials said.

One person was also cited for drug paraphernalia and violating their probation.

Within the four-hour period, 22 drivers were also cited for operating a car while unlicensed, and one driver with a suspended/revoked one.

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