Solon Police officers conducted a drunken driving checkpoint on Aug. 25 and arrested seven for drunken driving and issues a slew of citations.

The checkpoint was conducted at Richmond and Cannon roads in Solon from approximately 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

During those six hours, 469 cars were checked and 34 were diverted for further investigation. 

The following actions were taken:

• 7 drunken driving arrests
• 7 citations issued for Driving under Suspension
• 1 citation issued for No Driver’s License
• 7 citations issued for marijuana possession
• 2 citations issued for possession of drug paraphernalia
• 3 citations issued for open alcohol container
• 3 warrant arrests made for other agencies
• 2 Felony drug charges
• 13 vehicles towed

Solon Patch will have more information on these arrests in our police blotter coverage this week.