OBERLIN — An Oberlin man is facing multiple drug-related and traffic charges after he was found asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle during a traffic stop at an intersection Monday.

Titus Artis, 40, was arrested on charges of obstructing public passage, driving under suspension, possession of a controlled dangerous substance Schedule I, possession of a controlled dangerous substance Schedule IV, possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance Schedule IV and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Artis was arrested after deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Ninth Avenue and U.S. 165 around 8:30 p.m. Monday, according to Allen Parish Sheriff Doug Hebert III.

Upon arrival, deputies located a 2016 Lexus that was stationary at the intersection, hindering the normal flow of traffic.

Artis was asleep behind the wheel of the vehicle when officers made contact with him, Hebert said. During a search of the vehicle, deputies found synthetic marijuana along with several pills, including Clonazepam, Alprazolam, and a quantity of substances believed to be illegal narcotics.

Artis is being held on a $37,200 bond in the Allen Parish Jail.