Charlotte-Mecklenburg police arrested five motorists on charges of driving while impaired during an overnight checkpoint on East Seventh Street. The checkpoint ended at 2:30 p.m. Friday morning.
CMPD also charged five motorists with driving with suspended licenses, and one was charged with illegal possession of drugs.
Other charges included:
- No Driver’s License — 1
- Open Container — 1
- Other Traffic Charges – 9
In total, 22 charges were filed.