DeKalb County

2 arrested after being found sleeping in running car with gun, illegal drugs, DeKalb police say

DeKalb County police vehicle (WSB-TV)

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A driver and a passenger were arrested after they were found sleeping in a car with guns and drugs, according to DeKalb County police.

On Sunday at 7:20 a.m., officers responded to the 2200 Highgate Court in reference to a suspicious car with no tags attached.

When they arrived, they found a driver and passenger asleep while the car was running.

Officers also saw a gun, several hundred dollars, prescription drugs and other illegal narcotics.

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Both the driver and passenger were arrested and charged with possession of Schedule ll controlled substance possession of marijuana and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Police did not identify either person who was arrested.

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