Mahoning Township Police have charged a Hazleton man with driving under the influence.

On Aug. 30 Mahoning Township Police stopped a vehicle for a faulty exhaust system at a DUI checkpoint at 1:42 a.m.

The exhaust pipe was hanging by a strap secured through the driver door.

The driver of the vehicle, Victor Samuel of Hazleton, was found under the influence of alcohol.

A blood test showed a BAC of .12 percent.

Samuel has been charged with two counts of DUI and cited for the exhaust and careless driving.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. Oct. 29.