Ismael Ruvalcaba (PCSO)

A man found passed out in his car with a buddy was arrested early Monday on suspected charges of driving under the influence and marijuana possession.

At 3:10 a.m. Monday, a city police officer came upon a green 2004 Ford Explorer in the parking lot of Wendy’s at 21000 W. John Wayne Parkway. The engine was running and music was playing loudly, and the officer observed an open beer bottle and two 12 packs of Modelo bottles in the back seat, according to a probable cause statement.

The officer made contact with Ismael Ruvalcaba, 27, the driver and registered owner of the vehicle, who allegedly admitted to drinking about 12 beers earlier in the night, the probable cause statement said. The officer reported Ruvalcaba allegedly had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, and bloodshot and watery eyes.

A preliminary breath test conducted on Ruvalcaba at the scene registered a blood alcohol concentration of .163, police said.

Police said they discovered a small amount of loose marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.

Maricopa dispatchers also discovered an Arizona Department of Public Safety warrant for Ruvalcaba, police said.

He is being held in Pinal County jail in lieu of $3,000 bond, and has a court hearing scheduled on March 24 in Pinal County Superior Court, according to sheriff’s office records.