A man was arrested early Saturday in West Monroe on charges of driving while impaired and improper backing after he attempted to bypass a DWI checkpoint.
Around 1:25 a.m., Louisiana State Police were alerted by West Monroe Police in reference to a 2004 Ford pickup approaching the checkpoint at U.S. 80 and Louisiana 34. A sergeant from the WMPD said he saw the vehicle stop, back up and turn onto U.S. 80.