A man and woman were arrested after deputies found them passed out in a car in the middle of the road, with a toddler in the backseat.
- Matthew McRee, Christina Mattessino arrested
- Authorities say couple was passed out in middle of road
- Child was released to relatives
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that the incident occurred Saturday morning.
Deputies were called to the intersection of River Road and Tamiami Trail in North Port just after 4:30 a.m. for reports of a disabled vehicle.
The Sheriff's Office said Matthew McRee, 36, was in the driver's seat, and that Christina Mattessino, 30, was in the passenger's seat. A 2-year-old child was also in the vehicle.
"A search of the car led deputies to the discovery of a soda can containing heroin on the floorboard, as well as marijuana stuck in the passenger side air vent," according to a news release.
Deputies also found drug paraphernalia in Mattessino's purse, the release stated.
The child was released into the custody of relatives.
McRee was charged with child neglect, DUI, possession of heroin and marijuana and driving with a suspended license. Mattessino was charged with child neglect and possession of narcotics equipment.