Crime & Safety

12 Arrested During DUI Checkpoint In Fremont: Police

"Safe choices behind the wheel help protect everyone," police said.

FREMONT, CA — Police say they've arrested 12 people during a checkpoint in Fremont over the weekend.

It's unclear exactly where the checkpoint took place, but the Fremont Police Department said officers screened more than 650 drivers and administered 15 field sobriety tests.

However, nobody was arrested for driving under the influence. Twelve, however, were taken into custody on suspicion of driving without a valid license or driving with a suspended or revoked license, police said.

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During the checkpoint, officers educated drivers on roadway safety, police said.

"As a reminder: never drive impaired or distracted, and always drive with a valid license and insurance," police said. "Safe choices behind the wheel help protect everyone."

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