Man Charged After Allegedly Asleep at Wheel With Gun

Laredo police arrested a man found asleep in a moving vehicle with a firearm in plain view, faces DWI and weapons charges.

Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Drug Crime

Man Charged After Allegedly Asleep at Wheel With Gun

Laredo Police Department officers responded to a 'man down' report around 6 a.m. on November 8 near Anna Avenue and Markley Lane and found a man allegedly asleep at the wheel of a black Dodge Durango with the vehicle in drive. Officers seized a black firearm in plain view inside the vehicle, and the man allegedly showed signs of intoxication.

Why it matters

The case shows how a routine welfare call can uncover intoxication and firearm violations, with charges that carry potential penalties under Texas law. It also highlights the risk to drivers and bystanders when impaired individuals operate vehicles while armed.

The man was booked into Webb County Jail and charged with driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon, and was released on November 9 after posting $6,500 in bonds. The charges remain allegations and the case has not yet been resolved in court.

The players

Laredo Police Department

The municipal police agency for the city of Laredo, Texas, responsible for patrol and criminal investigations within city limits.

Webb County Jail

The county detention facility in Webb County, Texas, where individuals arrested in the region are booked and held.

The details

Paramedics broke a passenger window and placed the vehicle in park before waking the man, after a witness reported he was asleep at the wheel with his foot on the brake. Officers said the man allegedly exhibited signs of intoxication and seized a black firearm that was in plain view in the vehicle.

November 8, around 6 a.m.: Officers respond to a 'man down' report near Anna Avenue and Markley Lane.
November 9: The man is released after posting $6,500 in bonds.

Legal Context

Texas treats combining intoxicated driving with carrying a firearm as two separate offenses, each prosecuted under its own provisions of the state penal code. Cases like this one are typically handled through the Webb County court system after booking.

Residents near Anna Avenue and Markley Lane may notice an emergency response in the area following the November 8 call. Drivers should be aware that impaired driving and armed occupants in vehicles are subject to immediate arrest and charges.

The takeaway

Anyone who notices a driver asleep or unresponsive behind the wheel should call for emergency assistance right away. Reporting these situations quickly can prevent injuries to the driver and others on the road.