Crime & Safety
Man Found Passed Out Drunk In Car Tried To Drive Off: Marple Cops
Police said after he was woken up by an officer, he tried to put the vehicle in gear but was arrested for DUI.
MARPLE TOWNSHIP, PA — A man was found passed out drunk in a vehicle over the weekend in Marple Township, according to Marple Police.
Police arrested Lester Howell, 40, of Collingdale, after finding him passed out in the driver's seat of a vehicle Friday.
Officers were called to the Marple Crossroads Shopping Center at about 2:36 a.m. Friday to check on the vehicle.
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Police said they found Howell passed out in the driver's seat and woke him up.
He then tried to put the vehicle in gear, police said.
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The responding officer then conducted a field sobriety test after suspecting Howell was intoxicated.
According to police, Howell showed signs of impairment but refused a chemical test.
Police said he also had a warrant for his arrest in relation to a separate incident.
Howell was taken to the George W. Hill correctional Facility and is being charged with DUI and driving with a suspended or revoked license.
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