Driver found asleep behind the wheel charged with impaired: OPP

Nottawasaga OPP have charged a Barrie man with impaired driving after he was allegedly found asleep behind the wheel in Essa Township.

Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, provincial police say officers responded to a report about a vehicle in the middle of a live lane with the driver asleep behind the wheel.

This incident occurred in the area of County Road 27 in the Township of Essa, but police did not release any other specifics about the location. 

No injuries were reported. 

As a result of the investigation, Roman Tribushni, 42, of Barrie, has been charged with operation while Impaired (alcohol and drugs), operation while impaired (blood-alcohol concentration 80 plus), and driving a vehicle with liquor readily available.

None of the allegations have been tested in court. 

In addition to the charges, a 90-day driver's licence suspension was issued and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on Nov. 28.