Man charged with DUI after falling asleep behind wheel

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A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged with DUI after deputies found him asleep in the driver’s seat of a running Ford pickup truck in Brandon. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred Friday as he began his Labor Day weekend behind bars.

WHO: Sonny Vera, 28

WHAT: Charged with DUI after being found asleep behind the wheel in a running Ford pickup truck

WHEN: Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 9:24 AM ET

WHERE: Brandon, Florida

WHY: Deputies said he was asleep behind the wheel, leading to a DUI charge.

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