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Driver arrests net DUI and drug suspects

By TIMES WIRES
Published December 31, 2006

WEST CITRUS

Crystal River Police, the Sheriff's Office and the Florida Highway Patrol arrested several people late Friday and early Saturday on a variety of charges, including drunken driving. Some arrests stemmed from a special DUI checkpoint that was set up - authorities announced in the media that they were doing this - in front of the Police Department/City Hall building at 123 NW U.S. 19. Other arrests stemmed from traffic stops in West Citrus. According to reports, three people were arrested on DUI charges at the checkpoint; a fourth was booked because he was wanted for violating probation in Brevard County and, authorities say, he possessed drugs and was driving with a suspended license; and a fifth was accused of driving with a suspended license. Traffic stops yielded three DUI arrests; in all three cases, the accused had prior DUIs on their records. Two others were arrested on drug possession charges.

BEVERLY HILLS

Baby Jesus figure taken from church

The infant Jesus figure is missing from the outdoor nativity scene at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 6 Roosevelt Blvd. The figure was taken late Wednesday or early Thursday. The Sheriff's Office has been notified.

COUNTYWIDE

Get a free ride and tow through Jan. 1

The "Tow to Go" program provides a ride home and a tow of your vehicle, free of charge, to anyone who has too much to drink. Call 1-800-222-4357. AAA Auto Club South and Budweiser are the sponsors. The program is available through New Year's Day.

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