County Unveils New Program Waiving Charges for Some Addicts Seeking Treatment

Arlington law enforcement officials are launching a program to help people with addictions get help without jail time. "Operation Safe Station" allows the Office of the Magistrate to waive charges on people with an addiction who turn themselves and their drugs in, and ask for help. "Forgoing a prosecution and connecting individuals to treatment professionals

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