CPD officer charged with drunk driving while off duty in fatal crash in River North
Prosecutors said Tangie Brown admitted to having three drinks at Tree House Chicago bar before the crash. Her blood alcohol level was 0.093.
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Prosecutors said Tangie Brown admitted to having three drinks at Tree House Chicago bar before the crash. Her blood alcohol level was 0.093.
A Chicago police officer is facing drunk driving charges after jumping a curb and hitting and killing a woman while off-duty last month in the River North neighborhood.
A Chicago police officer is facing drunk driving charges after jumping a curb and hitting and killing a woman while off-duty last month in the River North neighborhood.
It was unclear if any charges would be filed in connection with the crash.
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