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Guelph man charged with impaired driving and drug offences after found asleep in car: police

Investigators say the 68-year-old man appeared to be under the influence after being woken up while asleep in a running car on Sunday evening. He is due in court on July 5. Matt Carty / Global Guelph

Police say a 68-year-old Guelph man is facing impaired driving and drug-related charges.

They said officers were called to the area of Silvercreek Parkway and Paisley Road on Sunday just after 6 p.m., where they found a man slumped over the steering wheel inside of a running vehicle.

The man was reportedly woken up and arrested before officers searched his car.

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While searching the vehicle, police said they found small amounts of suspected cocaine and meth, among other drugs.

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They said officers also found ecstasy and Xanax, in addition to more than $1,100 in cash.

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The accused has been charged with impaired operation, possessing a controlled substance and possessing a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

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