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Off-Duty PGPD Officer Cited For Drunk Driving While In Cop Car
An off-duty Prince George's police officer driving his marked police vehicle was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with DWI.

Reporter covering Columbia and Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland; Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland; and Bel Air in Harford County. Veteran journalist who has won numerous awards over the years. Bachelor's degrees in journalism and graphic design, along with a master's degree in journalism. Can be reached at Kristin.Danley-Greiner@patch.com.
An off-duty Prince George's police officer driving his marked police vehicle was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with DWI.

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