drunk driving

• Maryland

Indictment alleges homicide by vehicle, DUI after Westminster man hit, killed man with truck in Hampstead

A Westminster man has been indicted for homicide by motor vehicle in Carroll County Circuit Court after his vehicle allegedly struck and killed a man.

• Health

Most Americans don't think it's a problem to drive high. Here's why it is.

Effects from marijuana can be experienced anywhere between one and four hours. Those under the influence of the drug are twice as likely to be in a crash.

• Maryland

Nonprofit View: Catherine's Cause working to keep the roads safer

Catherine’s Cause is a 503c nonprofit organization that is committed to the education of people convicted of DUI or DWI, as well to students and the community.

• Maryland

Cockeysville man faces homicide, DUI charges over fatal Ocean City crash

Todd Pivec, 41, of Cockeysville is arrested for drunk driving after Ocean City crash that killed one.

By Jonathan M. Pitts

Jun 21, 2019

• Maryland

Union Bridge woman arrested, charged with assault and driving under the influence

A Union Bridge woman was arrested Tuesday and charged with assault and driving under the influence of alcohol.

• Sports

Former Gilman QB Kai Locksley, son of Maryland football coach, arrested on drunken driving charge in Texas

Former Gilman quarterback Kai Locksley was arrested in Texas Saturday on drunken driving and other charges, according to online court records.

By Ian Duncan

Jun 10, 2019

• Maryland

Westminster Police Department hands out annual awards

The Westminster Police Department bestowed its annual awards on May 22.

• Maryland

Former bishop who killed Baltimore cyclist must use ignition interlock, undergo treatment for at least 5 years

A former bishop who killed a Baltimore cyclist while driving drunk must undergo treatment for alcohol addiction for at least five years.

By Jonathan M. Pitts

May 16, 2019

• Maryland

Report: Ex-bishop Heather Cook to advocate for female inmates, addicts after release from prison

Ex-bishop Heather Cook said in an interview with religionnews.com that she "added more pain to this world" through her 2014 fatal drunken driving crash.

By Phil Davis

May 15, 2019

• Maryland

Ex-bishop Heather Cook released from prison after serving half of sentence for fatal drunken driving crash

Ex-bishop Heather Cook is released from prison after serving just half of her 7-year sentence in connection with the death of a Baltimore bicyclist.

By Jonathan M. Pitts

May 14, 2019

• Maryland

Ex-bishop Heather Cook to be released next month after serving half her prison sentence for bicyclist's death

Heather Cook, the former Episcopal bishop who fatally struck a Baltimore bicyclist with her car while driving drunk two days after Christmas in 2014, will be released from prison next month after serving a little more than half her original sentence.

By Jonathan M. Pitts

Apr 30, 2019

• News

Baltimore cop who was found drunk on duty faces up to 30 days in jail

Former officer Aaron Heilman, who was fired, must have 18 months of supervised probation and use an ignition interlock device on his vehicle.

• Maryland

Woman who had been charged with felonies in relation to Hampstead crash is sentenced for DUI

Kathryn Margaret Cleary was sentenced Thursday for driving while under the influence of alcohol after a crash in Hampstead in December 2017.

• Maryland

Sykesville man charged with stealing car, driving under the influence before crashing in Howard County

A Sykesville man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly took a vehicle without permission in Carroll County and crashed it in Howard County.

• Maryland

24 motorists arrested on DUI charges in Howard County over St. Patrick's weekend

Twenty-four drivers were arrested on DUI charges in Howard County over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, as county police bolstered its patrolling of roads with help from Maryland State Police.

By Jess Nocera

Mar 18, 2019

• Politics

How Harrison's contract compares with those of past Baltimore police commissioners

Michael Harrison will start work as Baltimore's police commissioner with a much more generous contract than the past three leaders of the police department, guaranteeing him a far higher salary, raises and other perks. But the deal also makes it easier a mayor to fire Harrison.

By Ian Duncan

Feb 6, 2019

• Maryland

Former Episcopal Church bishop Heather Cook seeks to serve rest of sentence for drunken-driving death at home

Former Episcopal Church bishop Heather Cook is again seeking to serve at home the remainder of her prison sentence for striking a bicyclist while driving drunk, injuring him fatally and leaving the scene. A relative of her victim says she "vigorously" opposes Cook's request.

By Sarah Meehan

Jan 29, 2019

• News

State police: Man arrested on DUI escaped cuffs in Maryland, stole patrol car before crashing in Delaware

Maryland State Police say Tyree Jordan escaped handcuffs and fled in a patrol car before he crashed in Delaware and was arrested on DUI and other charges.

• Maryland

Letters: Extending bar hours won't curb drunk driving; saddened by Westminster's holiday spirit downtown

A reader reacts to Christopher Tomlinson's column suggesting bars should be able to stay open an hour later in Carroll; another writes about the FBI's investigation of President Trump, and another commiserates over the loss of holiday decorations in downtown Westminster.

• Maryland

Harford County police blotter

Police reports from Harford County.

By Erika Butler

Dec 13, 2018

• Maryland

Harford County police blotter

Police items from around Harford County.

By Erika Butler

Dec 11, 2018

• Maryland

Editorial: Catherine's Cause remembrance ceremony a reminder not to drive drunk

For the last dozen years, Catherine’s Cause has held a remembrance ceremony in Westminster, honoring those who have been lost in drunk driving crashes by lighting a candle for them. It’s a poignant event that should serve as a sobering reminder to not to get behind the wheel while intoxicated.

• Maryland

Catherine's Cause keeps memories alive in Carroll County

The 12th annual Catherine's Cause "I Will Remember You" Remembrance Ceremony honored those who have been killed in drunk driving accidents in Carroll County.

• News

Baltimore judge denies ex-bishop Heather Cook's request for immediate release from prison in fatal DUI crash

A Baltimore judge has denied former Episcopal church bishop Heather Cook's request to be released from prison early. Cook is serving time for fatally striking a bicyclist in North Baltimore while driving under the influence and texting. She also left the scene where Thomas Palermo was fatally hurt.

By Jonathan M. Pitts

Nov 5, 2018

• News

The Heather Cook case: Timeline of events surrounding Maryland bishop's DUI collision that killed cyclist

A timeline of the key dates in the case of former Episcopal bishop Heather Cook, now serving a prison sentence for killing a Baltimore bicyclist in a drunken-driving crash.

By Jonathan M. Pitts

Nov 4, 2018

• Maryland

Woodbine man accused of two hit-and-runs, intentionally striking other vehicle

A Woodbine man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly stuck multiple vehicles while driving under the influence of methadone. A witness alleged that the man struck his vehicle intentionally.

• Maryland

Ohio man charged with assault of deputy near Gamber

An Ohio man who had recently moved to Westminster was arrested Friday after allegedly struggling with police and driving under the influence of alcohol.

• News

Body-camera footage sheds light on Baltimore officer's drunken driving acquittal

An off-duty Baltimore Police officer charged and cleared of a drunken-driving crash involving a departmental vehicle nearly evaded legal trouble — until patrol officers realized he was a fellow cop, newly released body-camera footage shows.

• News

Prosecutor opposes early release for ex-bishop Heather Cook who fatally struck Baltimore bicyclist

A Baltimore prosecutor says Heather Cook, a former Episcopal bishop serving a prison sentence for fatally striking bicyclist Thomas Palermo with her car while drunk, should be denied a reduction in sentence. If a judge approves Cook's request on Nov. 5, Cook could leave prison that day.

By Jonathan M. Pitts

Oct 9, 2018

• News

Baltimore police officer fired, charged with DUI after being found slumped over in patrol car

Baltimore City police officer Aaron Heilman, working and in full uniform, was found slumped over behind the wheel of his marked patrol vehicle in the 700 block of Washington Blvd. on Tuesday around 1:40 p.m.  He has been fired.

By Christina Tkacik

Oct 3, 2018

• Maryland

Harford County police blotter

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police report:

By Erika Butler

Oct 2, 2018

• Opinion

It's not 'distracted driving,' it's selfish driving

So-called "distracted driving" is just one example of a pervasive problem on our roads today, namely disregard for the rights of others, including their safety.

• Maryland

Harford arrests, other police blotter items listed

Harford arrests other police blotter items listed

By Erika Butler

Sep 26, 2018

• Maryland

Harford County police blotter

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police report:

By Erika Butler

Sep 21, 2018

• Maryland

A night of patterned patrolling with Westminster Police

Pfc. Martin Runk of the Westminster Police Department took the times for a ride-along Thursday, Aug. 30. The former Baltimore City police officer responded to an overdose, k

• Maryland

Carroll County Sheriff's Office announces Labor Day weekend DUI enforcement

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office announced that it, in collaboration with a handful of local law enforcement agencies, will operate a sobriety checkpoint over Labor Day weekend. The Sheriff's Office is partnering with Maryland State Police, Hampstead police, Sykesville police, among others.

• Maryland

Two Bel Air police officers are promoted, honored by town officials

Two Bel Air police officers have been promoted to the rank of officer first class. The promotions of OFC Kieth Smithson and OFC Logan Walsh were finalized Monday night during a brief ceremony at the Bel Air town meeting.

• Opinion

Drunk driving vigilance

Maryland may rank high in drunk driving deaths relative to population but that's no cause for celebration.

• News

Baltimore woman arrested twice in 20 minutes for DUI, police say

After being released after her first DUI, a woman got in her driver's seat and drove away, police said.

By Sarah Meehan

Aug 15, 2018

• News

Study: Maryland is among states with the fewest alcohol-impaired driving deaths

Maryland has fewer alcohol-impaired driving deaths than most states.

By Christina Tkacik

Aug 14, 2018

• Maryland

Harford County police blotter

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police report:

By Erika Butler

Aug 7, 2018

• Maryland

Taneytown man charged with assault, traffic charges

A Taneytown man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedlly assaulted a woman before driving away while intoxicated.

• Maryland

Harford County police blotter

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police report:

By Erika Butler

Aug 1, 2018

• Opinion

Why did the legal system go easy on DUI suspect?

Someone must be held responsible when a driver arrested for DUI is allowed back on the streets to kill two people.

• Maryland

Police blotter

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police report:

By Erika Butler

Jul 30, 2018

• Maryland

Woman accused of DUI in fatal Baltimore County crash had been ordered to 'totally abstain' from alcohol, drugs

The woman admitted to smoking marijuana, drinking alcohol and taking a Percocet tablet the night before Monday’s crash, court records show.

By Talia Richman

Jul 27, 2018

• Maryland

Woman charged with DUI after Baltimore County crash that killed 5-year-old and her grandmother

Callie Noble Schwarzman was arrested Tuesday night on charges that she violated probation for a 2017 drunken driving offense in Carroll County. Investigators obtained a warrant for her arrest Wednesday for charges related to the deaths of 60-year-old Deborah Limmer and 5-year-old Delaney Gaddis.

By Talia Richman

Jul 26, 2018

• News

Baltimore Police sergeant charged with DUI after crashing department-issued car, police say

Police said Larry Worsley, a 15-year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department, was charged after his department-issued Dodge Charger struck several unoccupied parked vehicles.

By Jessica Anderson

Jul 19, 2018

• Maryland

Sykesville man arrested for DUI, stolen gun, heroin

A Sykesville man was arrested Thursday afternoon after he failed multiple field sobriety tests and was caught with heroin and a loaded, stolen firearm in his possession, police said. Police charged Kristopher Bell, 26, of the 1000 Block of Courtland Drive, with six criminal charges.

• Maryland

Pedestrian killed in Middle River after being struck by a car driven by suspected drunk driver

A 51-year-old man was struck and killed by a car early Saturday as he was standing in the shoulder of Martin Boulevard near Compass Road in Middle River, Baltimore County police said. 

By Doug Donovan

Apr 21, 2018