NewsFox 13 News (WTVT)September 6, 2026Hillsborough
Man Arrested for DUI After Being Found Asleep in Running Car
A 28-year-old man was arrested by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office after deputies found him sleeping in a running vehicle on a Tampa road. He faces charges including driving under the influence (DUI) and refusing to take a sobriety test.
Read the full story at Fox 13 News (WTVT)Why It Matters
This incident highlights local law enforcement efforts to remove impaired drivers from public roads to ensure community safety.
Key Facts
- Sonny Vera was found asleep behind the wheel of a running car on Falkenburg Road.
- The suspect refused to perform a field sobriety test and had an open container of alcohol in the vehicle.
- Vera faces charges for a second DUI offense and violating driver's license restrictions.