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13 arrested at Shaler DUI checkpoint
Saturday, June 27, 2009

Thirteen people were arrested on charges of driving under the influence during an overnight sobriety check point conducted in Shaler by the North Hills DUI Task Force along with the City of Pittsburgh.

One of those arrested on DUI charges was the result of an evaluation by the drug recognition expert, according to the news release.

Other arrests included one for possession of a prohibited offensive weapon, one for an outstanding warrant and three for underage drinking. Thirteen citations and/or warnings were issued for various vehicle code violations. Five warnings were given for seatbelt violations.

A total of 1,123 vehicles passed through the checkpoint and 19 people were administered field sobriety tests during the detail that ran from 11 p.m. yesterday to 4 a.m. today.

The North Hills DUI Task Force and the Pittsburgh DUI Task Force will next conduct sobriety check point and roving patrols during the July 4th holiday weekend.

The North Hills DUI Task Force includes police from Bradford Woods, Etna, Indiana Township, Marshall, O'Hara, Pine, Richland, Ross, Shaler and West Deer.

First published on June 27, 2009 at 10:23 am
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