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Kansas man falls asleep behind wheel, arrested for gun possession

Martin-photo Wyandotte Co.
Martin-photo Wyandotte Co.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a convicted felon has been arrested after he was found asleep behind the wheel of a running car in Kansas City with a handgun on the seat next to him.

Kevin L. Martin, 35, was arrested on Saturday.

Court documents say police were called to the area, removed the handgun and turned off the vehicle before waking the man up.

According to the court documents, Martin tried to run but did not get far before being apprehended.

He is facing a charge of a felon in possession of a firearm.

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