Charlotte DWI accident

A man in Charlotte is facing a DWI charge after causing an accident. The accident occurred over the past weekend around 1:00 a.m. on Johnston Road. Police officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to the scene of the accident. The man...

Mayor arrested for DWI in NC

Amid the number of DWI arrests made by police this month, one arrest in Waxahaw stands out in the community. Police arrested the mayor of the town of Waxahaw for driving while intoxicated earlier in the month.  The mayor was stopped by police when an officer observed...

DWI arrests during Operation Firecracker

Police across the state worked to crackdown on DWIs over the Fourth of July holiday week through a campaign named “Operation Firecracker.” Officers around the state set up checkpoints and targeted patrols to detect and deter impaired drivers. Several counties around...

Factors in DWI sentencing in NC

If you are convicted of a DWI in North Carolina there are a variety of factors a judge may consider in determining what level of punishment is appropriate.  The factors are generally categorized as grossly aggravating factors, aggravating factors, and mitigating...

DWI Hit and Run

Police made several arrests over the holiday weekend, including DWI and alcohol related offenses. Reports of the arrest numbers are continuing to come in. A large part of the DWI arrests are likely to stem from Operation Firecracker, which was a campaign targeted at...

DWI Checkpoint in Wilson

Law enforcement agencies throughout the state of North Carolina set up DWI checkpoints over the holiday weekend. The stepped up enforcement was part of what is known as Operation Firecracker. This campaign is run every Fourth of July holiday week and is aimed at...