Suspected DUI drivers must give blood, breath sample
A new law that allows law enforcement to require a driver suspected of drunk or impaired driving to give a blood sample is being enforced in Anderson County from Tuesday, July 3 through Sunday, July 8,...
View ArticleAnderson County Sheriff takes part in campaign against drunk drivers
Law enforcement agencies across the country have stepped up drunk driving enforcement this Labor Day holiday weekend, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department said in a press release. The Sheriff’s...
View ArticleGuest column: Independence Day traffic safety
The Fourth of July may be America’s iconic holiday, but all too often the revelry ends in tragedy on the highways due to drunk driving. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department urges everyone to...
View ArticleOfficers cracking down on drunk, impaired drivers on Labor Day weekend
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department will be out in force this Labor Day holiday as part of the “Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on drunk driving, a press release said. “This effective...
View ArticleMADD has candlelight vigil on Saturday for crash victims
Mothers Against Drunk Driving of East Tennessee, or MADD, and victims of vehicle crashes will have their annual candle light vigil in Oak Ridge on Saturday, December 6. The vigil is for those who have...
View ArticleIndependence Day: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’
Independence Day is one of America’s favorite holidays. And why not? Families and friends gather to celebrate our country with food, parades, parties, picnics, and fireworks. For many, the celebration...
View ArticleOak Ridge police increase DUI enforcement during holidays
Submitted The Oak Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office to enhance DUI enforcement from December 18 to January 3, surrounding the holiday season. The...
View ArticleSheriff warns against drunk driving this holiday weekend
By Anderson County Sheriff’s Department Every year, Americans head out on the nation’s highways to celebrate the Fourth of July at picnics, parties, parades, and more. Unfortunately, for many, the...
View ArticleAlcohol involved in nearly half of all deadly crashes on July 4
Alcohol leads to nearly half of all deadly crashes on July 4, according to information provided by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department. “Every year, Americans head out on our nation’s highways to...
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