New Year’s Eve DUI Checkpoint Results

Submitted by David Barrow; Results from EBR Sheriff’s Office

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office conducted a safety checkpoint on Sullivan Rd for the New Year’s holiday on 12-30-10 starting at 7:00 p.m. The following is the results of that check point:

Safety Checkpoint conducted at 8889 Sullivan Rd. in Central.

Vehicles Screened through check point — 1,120

Drug Related Arrest – 8 Total

DUIs – 1

Criminal Damage To Property – 1

Resisting An Officer – 1

Open Container – 1

Careless Operation – 1

Sobriety Test Conducted – 9

Notice Of Violations for mandatory insurance requirements – 13

Exp. Motor Vehicle Inspection – 53

Exp. License Plate – 5

Improper Display of License Plate – 1

No Drivers License – 22

Suspended Drivers License – 3

Expired Drivers License – 4

No Insurance – 12

No Proof Of Insurance – 9

Failure To Register – 1

Failure To Carry Registration – 3

Expired Registration – 4

Headlights Required – 1

Taillights Required – 1

Source of information:  EBR Sheriff’s Office Public Information Casey Rayborn Hicks

Periodic checkpoints will be scheduled in the Central area during 2011.  Thanks to the EBR Sheriff’s Office for helping keep our streets safe.