DUI checkpoint in Pomona today
Article Launched: 12/22/2006 12:00:00 AM PST


POMONA - Officers from two police agencies will conduct a wide-ranging driving under the influence operation today and into Saturday morning in the city.
Pomona and Claremont police will join forces with the Los Angeles County Probation Department to target intoxicated drivers over the holiday season, according to a police statement.

The Pomona Police Department command post will be at the corner of Holt Avenue and Indian Hill Boulevard, according to the statement. The operation will be from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. the following morning, according to a statement.

Pomona was awarded $798,000 grant in October for the operation.

The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant is funded through the California Office of Traffic Safety.

Questions about this operation can be directed to the Pomona police Traffic Bureau.