BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Four drivers were arrested on suspicion of DUI during a recent checkpoint and saturation patrol in southwest Bakersfield, police said.

The checkpoint and saturation patrol were located in the 8600 block of Ming Avenue from 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday.

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During the checkpoint, 1,008 vehicles were screened, 13 drivers were cited for unlicensed driving and six vehicles were impounded. In the checkpoint, two drivers were arrested on suspicion of DUI.

During the saturation patrol, 48 vehicles were stopped, 31 citations were issued and six vehicles were impounded for license violations. Police said one driver was cited for reckless driving and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. In the saturation patrol, two drivers were arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Police ask the public to call 911 if a suspected impaired driver is spotted.

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