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Two people arrested at Fillmore Driver’s License/DUI Checkpoint
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, September 5th, 2025
 A DUI Checkpoint held on Friday night at Central Avenue & Santa Clara, Fillmore resulted in the arrest of two drivers for DUI offenses. Eight drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license. Photo credit Sebastian Ramirez.  Fillmore, California. – On August 29th, 2025, a DUI checkpoint was held on Central Avenue near Santa Clara Street from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. A total of 233 drivers were contacted at the checkpoint. Eight drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license. Two drivers were arrested for DUI offenses. 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 program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Prepared by: Sergeant Corey Stump |
