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  • Why were Lincoln Park drivers pulled over and handed $250 gift cards?

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• Wayne County deputies spread holiday cheer with surprise gift cards instead of tickets (wxyz.com) — Wayne County sheriff’s deputies spent Monday in Lincoln Park pulling drivers over not for tickets, but to hand out $250 Kroger gift cards through their Santa Stops program. The surprise stops left many residents emotional and grateful, helping families with groceries, gas, and holiday meals while also strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community.
   

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