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Two arrested in Poway for suspected drunk driving

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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Two motorists were arrested for suspected drunk driving in Poway during a DUI/driver license checkpoint that ended Saturday morning, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

A total of 1,151 vehicles went through the checkpoint on eastbound Poway Road near the intersection of Oak Knoll road from 8:30 p.m. Friday until 2:30 a.m. Saturday.

Nine drivers were cited for driving without a license, and two were cited for driving on a suspended license. Two vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.

Sheriff Sgt. David Cheever said the primary intent of the checkpoint was to educate the public about the dangers of drinking and driving and to deter potentially impaired drivers.

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