Santa Rosa Police Arrest Three for DUI

Santa Rosa, Calif. – On Friday October 30, 2026, 3 drivers were arrested for DUI.

The DUI checkpoint was held at Mendocino Ave and Carr Ave from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.

17 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed and 2 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle with a suspended/revoked license, 996 vehicles were contacted, and 6 drivers were evaluated for DUI.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off roads.

Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.