Summerville Police Issue 53 Citations, Make Two Arrests During DUI Checkpoints

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — Over the weekend, the Summerville Police Department conducted DUI checkpoints, resulting in the issuance of 53 citations and the arrest of two individuals, according to a report released on Tuesday.

The traffic checkpoints were held on Saturday evening as part of an effort to reduce dangerous and impaired driving in the area. Officers set up the DUI checkpoint at two locations: North Maple Street and Stallsville Loop.

Here’s a breakdown of the citations issued during the operation:

• 16 citations for speeding

• 2 citations for failing to obey traffic control devices

• 2 seat belt violation citations

• 1 citation for shifting loads

• 1 citation for no safety chains

• 1 citation for driving without a vehicle tag

• 1 expired tag citation

• 1 citation for not having a driver’s license in possession

• 1 citation for first offense driving without a license

• 1 citation for driving under suspension

  
  

At the Stallsville Loop checkpoint, police issued:

• 2 citations for first offense driving without a license

• 2 citations for no registration

• 2 expired tag citations

• 1 citation for improper display of a registration sticker

• 1 citation for defective equipment

  
  

The North Maple Street checkpoint led to:

• The arrest of Kelly Jones for DUI

• The arrest of Obec Martinez for driving without a license

• 1 citation for illegal window tint

• 2 expired tag citations

• 3 citations for no proof of insurance

• 1 citation for second offense driving under suspension

• 1 citation for improper display of a tag

  
  

These checkpoints were part of ongoing efforts by the Summerville Police Department to enhance road safety and prevent accidents caused by impaired driving.