Impaired driving suspect in the Sault fell asleep in the drive-thru

Police in Sault Ste. Marie have charged a 47-year-old suspect after a 911 caller reported someone asleep in line at a local drive-thru. (File)

Police in Sault Ste. Marie have charged a 47-year-old suspect after a 911 caller reported someone asleep in line at a local drive-thru.

The incident took place around 10:15 p.m. Thursday on Queen Street West, police said in a news release Friday.

"Officers were dispatched to the scene," the release said.

"Upon speaking with the accused, officers developed grounds to believe their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. They were arrested. The accused refused to comply with a demand for a breath sample."

Charges include impaired driving and refusing to comply with a demand.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 28.