A La Porte man is facing drug and alcohol related charges after discovered unconscious behind the wheel of a running but still parked sport utility vehicle yesterday.

Michael Shannon, 44, was booked into the La Porte County Jail on Level 5 felony possession of methamphetamine and Class C misdemeanor operating while intoxicated.

According to La Porte County Police, the La Porte man in a parking lot in the 8600 block of W. U.S. 20 didn’t wake up until after several taps by an officer on the window of the SUV.

Police said Shannon had symptoms of impairment and told the investigating officer he’s been struggling to stay free of methamphetamine.  He was allegedly found with a bag of methamphetamine while being processed into the jail.