Marijuana found on driver who dozed at red light

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By WSBT 24/7 News

Story Created: Apr 23, 2009 at 12:04 AM EDT

Story Updated: Apr 23, 2009 at 12:04 AM EDT

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Evansville police arrested a 21-year-old man who fell asleep behind the wheel at a busy intersection in front of a squad car.

A police car pulled up behind the car being driven by Steven B. Clarke as it was stopped for a red light near downtown Evansville early Tuesday.

When the light turned green and the car failed to move, the officer honked the horn and put a spotlight on the vehicle. When the car failed to move, officers approached on foot and smelled the odor of marijuana coming from it. They reported finding a bag of marijuana in Clarke's pocket.

Clark was being held Wednesday at the Vanderburgh County Jail.

The police affidavit says Clarke told officers he is from Jamaica and smokes a lot of marijuana.

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