Pinellas County deputies and officers from the Largo Police department conducted two sobriety checkpoints over the weekend.
Sgt. Michael Peasley II from the sheriff's office said 34 people were arrested on 48 charges, including 12 for DUI.
In addition, 152 traffic citations were issued and 18 vehicles were impounded.
Specific arrest charges:
12 DUI
10 Driving while license suspended or revoked
7
No valid driver license
6 Possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor)
5 Warrant arrests
3 Possession of a controlled substance (felony)
1
Carrying a concealed weapon
1
Possession of a fake driver license
1
Minor in possession of alcohol
1
Providing a false name to a law enforcement officer
1
Tampering with evidence
The first checkpoint was Friday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Badcock Home Furniture Store on Missouri Avenue in Largo, and the second was conducted on Saturday from 12:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. at the Pinellas Preparatory Academy on Belcher Road in Largo.
About 440 vehicles passed through the two checkpoints and 129 drivers were diverted for assessment.
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