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PREVIOUSLY:

• ATTENTION, ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY PEOPLE! EPD Will Hold a DUI Checkpoint at an Undisclosed Location in Eureka on Tuesday Night

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Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On March 17, 2026, the Eureka Police Department (EPD) conducted a Driver’s License and DUI checkpoint in the area of Harris Street and Ocean Street. The checkpoint was operational from 7:00 p.m. to midnight as part of EPD’s ongoing commitment to reducing impaired driving and promoting roadway safety.

A total of 474 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, with officers conducting 30 enforcement stops. As a result, one driver was cited, one driver was arrested for driving under the influence, one vehicle was towed, and four field sobriety tests were administered.

This checkpoint was made possible through grant funding provided by the California Highway Patrol’s Cannabis Tax Fund Program. Funding from this program supports EPD’s efforts to prevent impaired driving, reduce traffic-related injuries, and keep our community safe.

EPD reminds the public that impaired driving is preventable. Plan ahead, designate a sober driver, use a rideshare service, or call a taxi. Your choices can save lives.