Sobriety check point results in a number of arrests for narcotics possession and driving while intoxicated, as well as the seizure of four weapons

A man is arrested during the check point.

Several guns were seized during the check point.

A sobriety check point in Chalmette the night of Aug. 25 resulted in a number of arrests for narcotics possession and driving while intoxicated, as well as the seizure of four weapons, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

The check point was conducted by the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office, along with the Plaquemines Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Police.

Two arrests were made for driving while intoxicated, along with 7 arrests for narcotics – one for heroin possession and six for marijuana possession. Also, four guns were seized, two of which had been reported stolen and were possessed by convicted felons.