STAFFORD, Va. — A man found asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle outside a Stafford County McDonald’s is facing multiple charges after deputies said they discovered suspected drugs, a weapon and drug paraphernalia during their investigation.

The incident occurred at about 9:17 a.m. Thursday at 419 Chatham Heights Road.

According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy responded to a report of a person asleep on the steering wheel of a vehicle in the restaurant’s parking lot.

When the deputy made contact with the driver, investigators said the man displayed signs of impairment, including a drowsy demeanor and unsteady balance.

Deputies also reported seeing drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.

The driver, identified as 46-year-old Daryl Claiborne of Bowling Green, allegedly refused to perform field sobriety tests.

During the investigation, deputies said they recovered a weapon, suspected narcotics and other items from the vehicle.

Authorities also determined Claiborne was on probation, resulting in additional charges.

Claiborne was charged with:

• Possession of a weapon by a felon
• Driving under the influence
• Possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance

He was booked into the Rappahannock Regional Jail, where he was held on a secured bond.

Key Points

• Deputies arrested a Bowling Green man after responding to a report of a driver asleep behind the wheel.
• Investigators said they found suspected drugs, a weapon and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.
• The suspect faces DUI, felony weapons and drug charges.