Cold Lake man facing charges after RCMP respond to impaired driver call

A 27-year-old Cold Lake man is facing charges after police responded to a call about an alleged impaired driver east of Bonnyville on October 2. The driver was initially found passed out in his vehicle but took off erratically when approached by a witness. RCMP located the vehicle, and after the driver failed a sobriety test, a search revealed a controlled substance. Travis Carlson is charged with dangerous driving and drug possession for trafficking. He is scheduled to appear in court on October 22.