CHARLOTTE — A large police presence shut down Reagan Drive between Graham Street and Sugar Creek Road Wednesday morning.
According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, local officers and the FBI were conducting federal court authorized law enforcement activity in the 4900 block of Reagan Drive, near the Charlotte Garden Inn Suites
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The incident started around 8:30 a.m. and caused onlooker delays and backups on Interstate 85 North.
At the scene, Channel 9 saw multiple people in handcuffs.
ALERT: There's a big police presence that has Reagan Dr. CLOSED between Graham St. and Sugar Creek Rd. This is causing onlooker delays on I-85 NB. Working to get more details now. #clt #cltraffic #clttraffic pic.twitter.com/APpV9QOO1Z
— Traffic Team 9 (@TrafficTeam9) May 27, 2026
According to MEDIC, one person was treated for minor injuries and taken to the hospital.
CMPD is asking the public to avoid the area.
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Channel 9 is asking officials for more information about the operation.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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