He has been charged with driving while intoxicated and a mental health assessment has been requested by authorities.

HOUSTON — A Houston actor has been arrested after he was allegedly found asleep at the wheel, police say.

On Tuesday, around 3:15 p.m., Tim Williams, 52, was found stopped in a moving lane of traffic with his foot on the brake.

He has been charged with driving while intoxicated. Court documents also showed a mental health assessment has been requested.

He is due in court on Wednesday, April 17.