51 diverted, 2 OVI arrests made during Dayton sobriety checkpoint

More than 650 vehicles went through a sobriety checkpoint in Dayton Thursday evening and two were arrested for OVI, according to Dayton police.

The checkpoint was at South Keowee and East Fifth streets in Dayton.

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#OVICheckpoint #Results from 8/27/20 S. Keowee St. & E. Fifth St.
660 vehicles thru checkpoint
-51 diverted
-2 OVI Arrests
-30 Suspended/No driver license
-1 warrant

Saturation patrols
21 stops
-1 OVI Arrest
-7 Suspended/No driver license
-14 Warnings
-1 felony arrest
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) August 28, 2020

Fifty-one vehicles were diverted for a closer check and 30 people had a suspended or no driver’s license. One person has a warrant, according to police.

During saturation patrols officers made one OVI arrest and 21 stops.

Seven people had a suspended or no driver’s license. One felony arrest was made and 14 warnings were issued.

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