From left, VIPD mugshots of Mark D. McAllister, James D. Killoran, and Zachary R. Zamorano. By. VIPD
ST. CROIX — Police during the month of July have arrested three men for driving under the influence as part of its DUI crackdown, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Toby Derima has announced.
According to the news release, since July 4 officers of the VIPD have been conducting traffic checkpoints to find and arrest those driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, and prescription medication.
On the aforementioned date at around 12:17 a.m., police arrested Zachary R. Zamorano, age 43 of Teague Bay. Officers also arrested Mark D. McAllister, age 54 of Estate Welcome on July 7 at approximately 12:30 a.m.
On July 17 at roughly 11:35 p.m., James D. Killoran, age 37 of Estate Canaan, was arrested. All three men were charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, Mr. Derima said.
Officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Zamorano during a DUI checkpoint on the East End Road, just west of Ziggy’s in Estate Solitude. Zamorano admitted to drinking alcohol and failed the field sobriety tests administered by officers. He was placed under arrest as a result.
Officers arrested McAllister in a DUI checkpoint on King Street, Christiansted, in the vicinity of Fort Christiansvern. McAllister also admitted to having a few drinks and failed the administered field sobriety tests. McAllister’s blood alcohol content was over the legal limit, resulting in his arrest.
While conducting another DUI checkpoint at the same location on King Street, Christiansted, officers arrested Killoran after he failed the field sobriety tests and his blood alcohol content was over the legal limit.
Bail for Zamorano was set at $1,000. He posted bail and was released pending his advisement hearing. Bail for McAllister and Killoran were also set at $1,000 each, which they were unable to post. Both men were turned over to the custody of the Bureau of Corrections pending their advisement hearing.
