Sleepy driver found with drugs, paraphernalia: Guelph police

A woman in Guelph is facing drug-related charges after being found asleep at the wheel.

Police were called to a residence near Speedvale Avenue West and Woolwich Street Wednesday morning.

A citizen called 911 at around 7:30 a.m. about a driver who was passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle that was parked in the driveway.

Investigators say when officers arrived, they found a woman with her foot on the brake and the vehicle in reverse.

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When the driver was awakened, she told officers that she was driving a friend home, police say.

An investigation revealed that the woman was suspended from driving and a search turned up suspected crystal meth, drug paraphernalia, cutting agent, small baggies, and $305 in cash.

The 51-year-old is facing charges and will be in a Guelph courtroom on July 25.

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