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Free Rides, No DUIs: State's Attorney's Office Offers Holiday Gift To Drivers Free Rides, No DUIs: State's Attorney's Office Offers Holiday Gift To Drivers
Free Rides, No DUIs: State's Attorney's Office Offers Holiday Gift To Drivers The Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office is reminding drivers that celebrating responsibly is non-negotiable this holiday season.  Their annual “Drive Sober” initiative is back, aimed at keeping impaired drivers off the roads during one of the year’s deadliest times. Running from Monday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, the program offers tools to help revelers make safer choices, or else face the music. On Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 27) and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), drivers aged 21 and over can use an Uber code for up to $15 off rides in Charles County, available on the State…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Hits Officer In Head-On Maryland Crash As Police Urge Holiday Safety Drunk Driver Hits Officer In Head-On Maryland Crash As Police Urge Holiday Safety
Drunk Driver Hits Officer In Head-On Maryland Crash As Police Urge Holiday Safety A police officer is recovering after being struck head-on by a drunk driver in a collision that underscores the dangers of impaired driving, authorities said. The officer is back home and recovering following a head-on crash involving an intoxicated driver while on duty late Wednesday night, according to authorities. The collision, which left the officer with injuries requiring hospital treatment, serves as a "stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving," police said. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured. Photos from the scene highlight the severity of the crash, whic…

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by Zak Failla