Crandol v. City of Newport News

In this case, we review the legality of a roadblock established to check the sobriety of motor vehicle operators.

Pursuant to an administrative decision by the local police department, on Friday, November 28, 1986, at approximately 10:00 p.m., police officers established a roadblock on Warwick Boulevard in the City of Newport News (the City). The roadblock was intended as a sobriety checkpoint for motor vehicle operators. Orange cones were placed in the southbound lanes of Warwick Boulevard “as far back as Middlesex Road.” The evidence in this case is reflected in a statement of facts which…