Police: Suspected Drunk Driver Veers onto Sidewalk

Amid a police crackdown on drunk drivers, Montgomery County Police on Saturday night arrested a woman they say tried to drive over a Bethesda sidewalk.

Police tweeted a photo of the suspect’s vehicle stopped on the grass between a parking lot and Woodmont Avenue near its intersection with St Elmo Avenue, reports Bethesda Now.

“Intoxicated driver tried to take shortcut to road but took long way home via police station. Choose a sober driver,” the department tweeted.

Police say the alcohol holiday task force launched last month arrested 29 people countywide for driving under the influence over the weekend. Residents are urged to choose a sober driver or call SoberRide 1-800-200-TAXI to be sfe.

The holiday season crackdown on drunk drivers includes sobriety checkpoints and checks to ensure businesses don’t sell alcohol to underage buyers. Look for the stepped-up enforcement through Jan. 10.

In addition, the Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign deployed new superhero Friday to help Montgomery County Police with drunk driving awareness. SoberWoman visited several bars in downtown Bethesda Dec. 12 to quiz bar patrons about their plans on getting home safely after drinking and give prizes to people who had plans in place, such as designating a sober driver or taking transit or a cab.

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