Menifee police make 1 DUI arrest during Feb. 7 enforcement patrol

MENIFEE – Menifee Police Department arrested one driver on suspicion of DUI while conducting a DUI enforcement patrol Sunday, Feb. 7. The driver was also found to be in possession of psilocybin – mushrooms – and was booked on charges relating to DUI and possession of a controlled substance.While the state’s stay-at-home order limits how often people are out, Menifee Police Department said it is committed to keeping the public safe when they do need to run essential errands.“Driving under the influence is dangerous, illegal and puts a further strain on resources in the middle of a pandemic,” Chief Pat Walsh said. “We are still out there and will not hesitate to stop drivers who drive impaired.”Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penal