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Woman arrested after driving drunk and striking multiple street signs in Flanders

Police say no one was hurt in the incident.

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Aug 7, 2026, 12:23 PM

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A Brentwood woman was arrested after allegedly driving drunk and hitting multiple street signs in Flanders early Thursday morning.

According to police, 28-year-old Maryl Puerto-Benites swerved off Country Roads 31 and 104 just after midnight, damaging several street signs as well as her own vehicle.

Police confirm that no one was hurt.

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