Woman passed out behind the wheel charged with impaired driving in Mount Pearl

A 40-year-old woman faces multiple charges after police responded to a report of a woman passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in Mount Pearl.

Police received the call at about 7 p.m. on October 17 in the area of Merchant Drive.

Following an investigation, the woman was arrested and charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by drug, three counts of breaching a release order and obstruction.

Summary offence tickets were also issued for driving without insurance and driving while suspended.

Police seized and impounded the vehicle.