NewsLocal News

Actions

DUI checkpoint nets multiple arrests, impounded vehicles near Mechanics Bank Arena

Seven drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol while two were arrested for being under the influence of drugs.
DUI/Driver's license checkpoint (FILE)
Posted

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department has released the results of a DUI checkpoint held over the weekend. It was set up on Friday on l Street near Mechanics Bank Arena.

Police officials say they screened 64 vehicles while 25 drivers were detained for sobriety evaluation. Seven drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol while two were arrested for being under the influence of drugs.

A total of 11 vehicles were impounded.

One driver was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant and one driver was charged with child endangerment in addition to a DUI charge.


Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere:

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Friday

02/20/2026

Cloudy

54° / 36°

3%

Saturday

02/21/2026

Sunny

66° / 40°

3%

Sunday

02/22/2026

Mostly Sunny

68° / 43°

4%

Monday

02/23/2026

Partly Cloudy

70° / 51°

3%

Tuesday

02/24/2026

Partly Cloudy

71° / 54°

4%

Wednesday

02/25/2026

Partly Cloudy

71° / 54°

9%

Thursday

02/26/2026

Partly Cloudy

72° / 53°

13%

Friday

02/27/2026

Partly Cloudy

72° / 53°

7%