Kern County Honors DUI Fighters

Kern County shines a spotlight on its brave law enforcement officers, honoring their relentless fight against drunk driving—where every arrest saves lives. At this annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving ceremony, prosecutors and cops who’ve gone the extra mile are celebrated for turning tragedy into prevention. For Amber Morales, whose family lost everything to a drunk driver, these honors carry deep personal weight. Sergeant Chad Smithson stood out for chasing down a fugitive who fled after killing someone behind the wheel. Officer Jorge Cruz smashed state records with 129 DUI arrests in 2025—proof that Kern County’s frontline heroes are making a real, measurable difference on the roads. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f772111656b56801