Hamilton man seen sleeping in car faces drug charges following afternoon traffic stop

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Published June 16, 2022 at 2:18 pm

Hamilton Police conducted a traffic stop this week after officers responded to a report of a man seen sleeping behind the wheel of a car. Officers reportedly found drugs and cash in the car and now the driver faces a number of charges. (Hamilton Police handout)

A Hamilton man who fell asleep behind the wheel of his car is now facing several drug charges after police seized fentanyl, meth and cocaine from his car.

According to police, a concerned citizen called in a report of a man seen asleep behind the wheel of a 2016 silver Dodge Journey on Tuesday afternoon (June 14).

Officers attended the area where the car was seen and conducted a traffic stop near Barton and Rosslyn Ave.

Further investigation uncovered a stash of drugs and cash which was seized from the suspect’s car and the driver was arrested.

Police seized from the car:

  • 32g of Fentanyl
  • 42g of Cocaine
  • 23g of Methamphetamine
  • An undisclosed amount of cash

Arrested at the scene was 29-year-old Kyle James Rogers of Hamilton who now faces the following charges:

  • Three Counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000
  • Driving While Under Suspension
  • Class G1 Licence Holder – Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver
  • Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
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