Video: Port Huron police find NC man passed out with 11-year-old son, drugs, guns in vehicle Police say the man drove from North Carolina to see someone he met online
PORT HURN, Mich. – A Port Huron police officer came upon a man appearing to be drunk behind the wheel of a parked car.
In the back seat was the man’s 11-year-old son.
ORIGINAL: Man drives from NC to Port Huron to see woman he met online, passes out drunk with guns, drugs, son in car
On Monday, May 17, the officer approached a blue Honda Civic at a gas station on Military Street and sees a man slumped over the wheel. The 11-year-old was in the back seat playing with Pokemon cards, and police found a loaded handgun on the seat next to him.
UPDATE : Man identified
As the officer tried to wake up the man, he noticed a second loaded handgun and a rifle with loaded magazines. Additionally, open liquor, illegal drugs and prescription drugs were also found.
Police said the driver, 40-year-old Emory Lewis, drove to Port Huron from North Carolina to see someone he met online .
Lewis is charged with:
Controlled Substance – Possession of Methamphetamine/Ecstasy – Felony
Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense – Occupant less than 16 – Misdemeanor
Weapons – Carrying Concealed - Felony
Weapons – Firearms – Possession under the influence – Misdemeanor
Operating – License Suspended, Revoked, Denied - Misdemeanor
Alcohol – Open container in vehicle – Misdemeanor
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