Update: UNC's Lawson arrested for DWI
CHAPEL HILL (AP) — Authorities say they have charged North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson with driving while impaired after a traffic stop in downtown Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill Police Capt. Jackie Carden said a police officer stopped Lawson, 20, early Friday morning because of the loud music coming from the car and smelled alcohol. A field sobriety test led the officer to file charges.
Carden said Lawson also was charged with violating the city's noise ordinance and driving with a suspended or revoked license. Lawson was taken into custody and later released on a written promise to appear in court on July 8.
Lawson was one of three North Carolina players who declared in April for the 2008 NBA draft on June 26. Lawson has not hired an agent, which means he could return to school for his junior season. The 5-foot-11 player averaged 12.7 points and 5.1 assists per game during the 2007-08 season for a Tar Heels basketball that reached the Final Four.
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