12/11/2017 : On December 1, members of the CCSO Traffic Operations Unit and Patrol Operations, along with Maryland State Police, conducted an Impaired Driver Checkpoint on Smallwood Drive West.
A total of 961 vehicles passed through the checkpoint.
Two drivers were tested for impaired driving, one citation was issued for drug possession, and nine citations were issued – three to suspended drivers.
The checkpoint was funded through a grant provided by the Maryland Highway Safety Office to combat impaired driving.
11/30/2017: Members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Operations Unit, along with Maryland State Police, will conduct an impaired driver checkpoint on Friday, December 1 between 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Special patrols and enforcement focused on impaired and aggressive driving are conducted year round.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers who might become impaired to always designate a sober driver.
