A St. John’s man slumped over in the driver’s seat has been arrested after police found a loaded gun in his car.

RNC Officers first started getting calls about the man at around 10:00 Sunday morning. When police arrived, they found drug paraphernalia, and the driver did not appear to be sober.

When police started searching his vehicle, they found a loaded firearm inside.

He’s now facing at least nine charges, including impaired driving, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, careless use of a firearm, unsafe storage, unauthorized possession of a firearm, breach of firearm prohibition and additional firearm offences and breaches.

His license has also been suspended, and his vehicle has been impounded.

The 35-year-old will see a judge later today.

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