Drunk Driver Arrested in School Zone

On 5/23/14 Riverside Police were on routine patrol in the area of the Riverside K-12 school at approximately 12:20 p.m. At that time, a driver was stopped for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver of the vehicle was found to have a suspended driver's license.  During the stop the motorist was also found to be under the influence of alcohol.  The driver was arrested and charged with:
  • Driving While Suspended
  • Driving While Intoxicated in a School Zone
  • Reckless Driving
  • The driver was also charged criminally with the 4th degree offense of Operating Motor Vehicle During Period of License Suspension for prior DWI.

*Please remember to plan ahead if you will be drinking this holiday weekend and use a designated non-drinking driver.*