Woman Found Passed Out In Vehicle In Vienna Parking Lot Charged With Drug Offense: Police

VIENNA, VA – A woman has been arrested and charged with drug possession and public intoxication after being found passed out in her vehicle in Vienna on Oct. 21, according to the Town of Vienna Police Department.

According to Vienna police, an officer spotted a suspicious vehicle at the 7-Eleven at 427 Maple Ave. shortly before 11 p.m. on Oct. 21. Police say the driver, who was passed out, appeared heavily intoxicated and evaded questioning when roused. Medication that did not belong to her was in plain view in the vehicle.

The woman, who police say is a 32-year-old Alexandria resident, was arrested. She is charged with possession of schedule I/II controlled substances and public intoxication.

The U.S. government defines schedule I drugs as those with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Schedule II drugs are defined as drugs that may have a medical use but also have a high potential for abuse. Both are considered dangerous. Schedule I drugs include chemicals like heroin or ecstasy, among others; schedule II drugs include methamphetamine, oxycodone, fentanyl and others.