VERNON Police discovered a 47-year-old man unconscious behind the wheel of a car on Murray Road on Monday, leading to his arrest on drug-related charges.
According to the South Windsor Police Department, William L. Laurinaitis was arrested at 10:23 a.m. after it was reported that a male passenger had passed out in a car and was not responding.
Officers found two glass smoking pipes and about seven wax folds containing fentanyl throughout the investigation.
Laurinaitis was accused of possessing a restricted substance and using drug paraphernalia.
A $5,000 non-surety bond was used to process and release him.
On Wednesday, July 16 at 9 a.m., Laurinaitis is expected to appear in Manchester Superior Court.
