Ruston Police arrested a Dubach man after he was found passed out behind the wheel of his car in a convenience store parking lot.
About 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning, officers responded to the Circle K at 1408 North Trenton regarding a welfare concern. The store clerk reported a man was passed out in a Ford Fusion and could not be awakened.
Officers attempted to wake Khaleb J. Williams, 20, for about 20 minutes before he opened the car door. Williams had a strong odor of alcoholic beverages, and an open beer can, suspected marijuana “joints,” and a baggie of marijuana were seen on the center console.
After Williams for cleared by Ruston Ambulance Service, several field sobriety tests were administered. Williams allegedly performed poorly and was taken to the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for a breath test. A breath sample from Williams showed a blood alcohol content of .165g%, over eight times the limit for underage drivers. Drivers under 21 are prohibited from having a BAC over .02g%.
Williams was booked for underage DWI, possession of marijuana, and open container. Bail was set at $1,500.
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