Man found passed out in car in Grandview Heights charged with drug trafficking

GRANDVIEW HIGHTS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man found passed out in a parked car in Grandview Heights has formally been arrested months after his detainment.

According to police, Grandview Heights officers were called to the intersection of Gladden and Timberman roads, near Northwest Boulevard, on reports of a vehicle with front end damage and a person passed out in the driver's seat. The vehicle was still running, police said, and an officer opened the door to shut off the engine.

The driver, 25-year-old Asjath Jabeer, woke up and reportedly attempted to drive away, despite police identifying themselves, the report stated.

Jabeer allegedly began resisting police and attempted to disarm one officer while trying to pull himself away. Officers deployed a taser, and Jabeer was arrested.

In Jabeer's vehicle, police reportedly found 9.2 grams of marijuana, numerous empty clear plastic baggies, preparation tables, scales, a money counter and about $400 in cash. The vehicle was impounded, and initial warrants were filed for resisting arrest, improper handling of a firearm and drug trafficking.

While Jabeer was in custody, police said he stated that he was having a medical emergency. Medics responded and transported him to a hospital, and he was temporarily released from custody.

Criminal charges were filed that day, police said, and Jabeer was arrested on Wednesday. A Franklin County Municipal Court judge issued Jabeer a $10,000 fine and set a preliminary hearing for Sept. 19.