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Thursday, August 16, 2012  Michigan State Police kicked off a campaign Thursday aimed at curbing drunken driving. Nearly 160 law enforcement agencies will step up drunken driving patrols through Sept. 3.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Nearly 160 law enforcement agencies in 26 counties begin stepped-up drunken driving patrols through Sept. 3 during the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" crackdown.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Certain teens behind the wheel could be barred from using cell phones while driving under legislation approved by the Michigan Senate.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Detroit Pistons’ Ben Wallace has been sentenced to a year of probation for drunk driving and firearms charges.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Piston's star Ben Wallace faces up to 93 days in jail for drunk driving and firearms charges.

Monday, September 26, 2011  In June, a 7-year-old boy got into his stepfather’s car and drove from his mother’s home and through Bad Axe before being stopped by police.

Friday, July 01, 2011  The Huron County Prosecutor has signed a petition to charge the boy who drove nearly 20 miles with “unlawful use of a motor vehicle.” The child also has been required to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  The Huron County Sheriff reports a little boy had driven about 20 miles before he was pulled over by authorities.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Mayor Virg Bernero’s daughter is in trouble with the law after police found marijuana in her car after pulling her over at a traffic stop.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) claims that Michigan State Police are secretly extracting personal information from cell phones during routing traffic stops. The Michigan State Police is fighting the accusations.

Thursday, December 31, 2009  Police say there are several mistakes people make when pulled over. Here’s what you need to know so you don’t make an unfortunate situation worse.