Crime & Safety
Takoma Park Police Step Up Traffic Enforcement as Part of Statewide Campaign
No accidents occurred in Takoma Park the weekend of Aug. 5-7, police said.
Takoma Park Police kicked off a campaign for traffic safety Aug. 5 along with other departments in Maryland and elevated traffic enforcement. The goal is to have zero traffic fatalities, police said.
During the weekend of August 5-7 Takoma Park Police stepped up enforcement issued the following citations.
- State Tickets: 17
- Warnings: 7
- Criminal Citations: 1 (Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) in a vehicle)
- Safety Equipment Repair Orders: 3
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): 1
There were no accidents over that weekend, Takoma Park Police Chief Ronald Ricucci said.
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