Anne Arundel County Deputy Tanya Pfaltzgraff was promoted this week to the rank of sergeant.
She began her career with the Sheriff's Office in 1994 as a volunteer and part-time deputy. She became a full-time deputy in 1997 and has held positions throughout the department.
She also is a lieutenant with the West Annapolis Volunteer Fire Department and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in criminal psychology at the University of Maryland.
Arlene Baker
Deale traffic circle aims to boost safety
The State Highway Administration officially opened a traffic circle this week in Deale aimed at reducing crashes and improving pedestrian safety.
The $2 million single-lane roundabout is in the center of the intersection of Routes 258 and 256, where there had been 16 crashes -- none fatal -- between 2001 and 2006.
The roundabout includes a sidewalk. Previously pedestrians walked on the shoulder of the road.
The intersection previously had no traffic signal or stop sign.
Sharahn D. Boykin