October 6th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

The Allegany County Sheriff's Office and Maryland State Police recently conducted a DUI Checkpoint on State Route 36 near Frostburg. The operation included signs, lights, and officers providing information to 189 drivers who went through the checkpoint.  Deputies performed seven traffic stops, resulting in eight warnings. The department conducts several checkpoints throughout the year and utilizes special enforcement details specifically targeting drunken, drugged, and distracted drivers. If you see a drunken or distracted driver on the road, please call 911.