Ventnor
DWI checkpoint results in arrests
Ventnor Police have reported the results of their overnight DWI checkpoint, which took place Aug. 24-2 at Newport and Atlantic avenues.
VCPD officers with representatives from the Atlantic County Prosecutors Office were assisted by officers from other departments.
A total of 852 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, and police made three arrests for DWI and four arrests for drug offenses. There were three warrant arrests and a total of 16 motor vehicle summonses issued, police said in a news release. Police remind motorists to use a designated driver or hire a taxi if they plan to drink alcohol.
In the release, police also added a request for bicycle owners to make sure to lock their bikes when not in use.
