LEONARDTOWN, Md. (WUSA) -- A Prince George's County Police officer was pulled over and arrested on DUI charges, Tuesday night, police said.
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Derrick Neumer, a Prince George's County officer, was driving his car 71 mph in a 55 mph zone when he got pulled over at around 10:30 p.m., on Route 5 and Mechanicsville Road, police said.
"Upon contact with the driver, the trooper detected signs that indicated he may have been driving under the influence," Maryland State Police said in a news release.
Neumer was arrested and held at the Leonardtown Maryland State Police Barrack, where he was later (1:00 a.m.) released to a "sober adult," police said.
"Neumer was driving his personal vehicle at the time of the arrest. He is charged with DUI, negligent driving, and exceeding the maximum speed," police said in a news release.