Authorities conducted the operation from 11:40 p.m. Friday, June 30 to 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1 at the Port Jefferson Station on the corner of Route 112 at Harlock Avenue.

Suffolk County Police said 414 vehicles passed through the checkpoint.

The following persons were charged with DUI:

  • Gabrielle Brewer, 30, of Corum;
  • Jariel Felix-Benitez, 30, of Farmingdale;
  • Matute Monjoya, 41, of Mount Sinai.

The checkpoint is part of an ongoing enforcement crackdown on drink and drug driving.

The three charged will appear at Central Islip 1 Local Court on Saturday.

This joint operation was carried out by:

  • Suffolk County Police Department Highway Patrol,
  • New York State Police,
  • Suffolk County Sheriff’s Deputy.


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