Those who feel the need to share their musical tastes with the world while they drive might want to tune it down if they see a Texarkana, Ark., police officer.

The police department has been muffling noise violators after citizens complained to city leaders that loud car stereos affect their quality of life.

“Police do pay attention at the ward meetings and we have been taking the community’s concerns very seriously,” said Sgt. Mike McQuerry, police department spokesman.

As often happens in police work, enforcement of one law can uncover violations of anothe...

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