Ridgecrest Police Department

Here is a short video of Sullivan fleeing from Police on 07/02/2021. See previous FB post for additional information.

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***PRESS RELEASE*** DUI Checkpoint on December 18, 2020. On Decemeber 18, 2020, the Ridgecrest Police Department conducted a D.U.I. Checkpoint in the 100 blk. of S. China Lake Blvd. During the checkpoint, 343 vehicles were screened, 5 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/ revoked license, and 2 were arrested for other criminal charges such as an outstanding warrant and the other for possession of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl for the purpo...se of sales. #soberorhandemover #duidoesntjustmeanbooze Jed McLaughlin, Chief of Police Prepared by: Sergeant Tony Brown.

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Be Safe, Be Sober This Holiday Season National Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Begins Dec. 14 Ridgecrest, Calif. This holiday season, the Ridgecrest Police Department wants to remind the public about the importance of being safe and sober when you are driving. ... While the COVID-19 pandemic is changing how we celebrate the holidays, the Ridgecrest Police Department is dedicated to keeping the public safe and urges people to stay at home or use a designated sober driver if you plan to drink. Starting Dec. 14 and through New Year’s Day, the Ridgecrest Police Department will have officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, intended to show zero tolerance for drunk driving and keep roads safe. This year has been challenging and difficult on all of us, Sergeant Tony Brown said. The last thing we need is more heartbreak and tragedy. Make the right choice by not driving impaired so everyone can have a safe holiday. Ridgecrest Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and marijuana can also impair, especially in combination with alcohol and other drugs. Do your research and understand how certain drugs you are taking may affect your driving ability. Due to COVID-19, the state of California is asking residents to avoid large gatherings for the holidays to mitigate the spread of the virus. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Ridgecrest Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint December 18th, 2020 Ridgecrest, Calif. Ridgecrest Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint Friday December 18th, 2020 from 7:00PM 3:00AM at an undisclosed location within the Ridgecrest City limits. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the... checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. As the state continues to work to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Ridgecrest Police Department is committed to keeping the public safe. The safety of our community is and always will be our mission, Sergeant Tony Brown said. We are still out there looking for impaired drivers because driving under the influence is still dangerous. The Ridgecrest Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or operating heavy machinery, which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home. Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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