A Chattanooga Police officer was placed on administrative leave after picking up DUI and other charges while driving through the U.S. 27 work zone.

Christian Lorenzen, 36, was also charged with violating the implied consent law, possessing a handgun while under the influence of an intoxicant, and speeding in a work zone.

He is due to appear April 29 before General Sessions Court Judge Clarence Shattuck.