By Jim Clark

Police responded to a report of a driver passing out at the wheel last Thursday in the area of Craigie Street.

Upon arrival, police reportedly found that Douglas Doane, 36, had crashed his vehicle and was behaving in a manner suggesting that he was under the influence of drugs.

When questioned, Doane reportedly said that he did not remember what had happened, but believed that he had fallen asleep behind the wheel. Police also said that Doane admitted to being under the influence of prescription pills.

A prescription bottle containing various types of pills, some of which were believed to be Methadone, was found in plain view on the vehicle’s passenger seat, according to police. An empty syringe from Doane’s right pocket was also reportedly found.

Doane was placed under arrest and was cited criminally for reckless operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs.