Two arrested on drunk driving charges


Nathan Morton. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.

Columbus police say that they arrested two suspected drunk drivers in less than an hour Friday morning.

The first incident was around 2 a.m. near Thornybrook and Waycross Drives after a hit-and-run crash. Officers located the suspect vehicle nearby. The driver, 43-year-old Nathan K. Morton of Columbus had trouble keeping his balance and had the strong odor of alcohol on his breath.

He is facing charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction within seven years and leaving the scene of an accident.

Winston Cherry. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.

About 55 minutes later, officers stopped a vehicle for a minor traffic violation in the 300 block of Cleveland Street. The driver, 21-year-old Winston J. Cherry, had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath according to police reports. He is facing a preliminary charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.