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BPD holds DUI and Driver's License Checkpoint in East Bakersfield

Bakersfield Police hold DUI/Driver's License checkpoint
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The Bakersfield Police Department held a DUI and Driver's License Checkpoint Friday night in East Bakersfield between 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. on Columbus Street. 

BPD says 511 vehicles were screened. Police made one DUI arrest and 16 drivers were cited for driving without a license or suspended license. 

Two drivers were detained to be further evaluated to determine their sobriety influence level. 

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