Man accused of trying to drive through checkpoint

Dominique Dotson, 20, of 5021 Sedgwick Drive, almost hit an officer with his vehicle while trying to flee, according to the arrest warrant.

Dotson was charged with assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer, eluding arrest, provisional DWI and driving with a revoked license. He also had outstanding warrants from Raleigh police for first-degree breaking and entering and second-degree larceny.

Authorities arrested 89 people in all at the checkpoint for various violations.