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The Fortuna Police Department conducted an impaired DUI checkpoint on Friday to ensure safe roads on Fortuna High School's graduation night.

The DUI checkpoint was on the 1300 block of Main Street in Fortuna, screening about 384 drivers, according to an FPD press release. Two drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, three drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving unlicensed, two juveniles were arrested on suspicion of possessing alcoholic beverages, and five vehicles were towed.

Additionally, one adult male was observed staggering towards the bright lights of the DUI checkpoint. Officers contacted the subject, and he was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication.

The goal of these DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols is to remove impaired drivers from the roadways and to bring awareness to the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, according to the press release.

The DUI checkpoint and DUI saturation patrols were funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.