State police at the Lehighton barracks have released the results of a sobriety DUI checkpoint conducted between 9 p.m. Sept. 4 and 3 a.m. Sept. 5 at the intersection of Old Route 115 and Anchorage Road in Ross Township.

Police said the initiative resulted in five motorists being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.Twelve motorists were released after passing standardized field sobriety tests.Police said 17 traffic citations were issued and 27 warnings were given. One motorist was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.