Somerville police arrest two on drug charges after traffic stop
The department said Christopher Stanley Walls, 42, of Somerville and Sonja Nicole Long, 44, of Somerville, were arrested and charged with various drug charges on April 15.
MLF competition cancelled following deadly multi-boat accident on Lewis Smith Lake
SPD said that at around 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, officers conducted a traffic stop on North Drive after seeing a vehicle fail to use a turn signal.
Authorities said that Walls, who was driving the vehicle, had an active arrest warrant through the Morgan County Sheriff's Office, and Long previously trespassed at the location.
SPD said the following items were found during a search of the vehicle:
3.88 ounces of crystallized methamphetamine
2.5 grams of methamphetamine mixed with fentanyl
.223 caliber Bushmaster rifle with a loaded magazine
Multiple digital scales that authorities believed were used for narcotics distribution
Counterfeit U.S. currency labeled 'For Motion Picture Use Only'
Several debit cards not belonging to either occupant
A concealed weapon (brass knuckles)
The department said Walls and Long were taken to the Morgan County Jail without incident.
Authorities said Walls has been charged with:
Trafficking Methamphetamine
Trafficking Fentanyl
Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Two Counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Failure to Signal
According to SPD, Long has been charged with:
Trafficking Methamphetamine
Trafficking Fentanyl
Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Forged Instrument
Illegal Possession or Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of a Concealed Weapon (Brass Knuckles)
Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree
Probation Violation
'This arrest represents a significant disruption to the trafficking and distribution of dangerous drugs within the Town of Somerville and surrounding areas,' The department said. 'The Somerville Police Department remains dedicated to proactive enforcement efforts and the safety of its residents.'
Walls and Long are both still being held in the Morgan County Jail, according to jail records.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Yahoo
Manhunt underway after suspect evades Sacramento police during traffic stop
( — The Sacramento Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly fled during a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon, leaving behind drugs and a gun. Around 4:30 p.m. SPD pulled over a vehicle in South Sacramento for a traffic stop. The driver allegedly failed to yield to officers, and a pursuit ensued. After a short police chase, the suspect footbailed and fled in the area of 12th Avenue and 44th Street, according to SPD. Viral video shows Northern California student body slammed after punching staff Police established a perimeter to search for the suspect with a K9 and a helicopter. However, they were unable to locate the suspect. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Boston Globe
16 hours ago
- Boston Globe
Madbury, N.H. woman killed husband, 2 children, and herself in murder-suicide, autopsies show
Two of the Long's children, son Parker, 8, and their daughter Ryan, 6, each died from a single gunshot wound to the head, Formella's statement said. Immediately afterward, Long turned the gun on herself and shot herself once in the head, Formella said. A toddler was found unharmed at the home on Moharimet Drive late Monday night when the bodies were discovered, officials said. Advertisement Autopsies concluded that the father's and two children's manners of deaths were homicides, and Emily Long's was suicide, the statement said. 'While investigators are becoming aware of various concerns/issues ongoing in the household at the time of the event in question, people should avoid speculating that this event was caused by a single reason or stressor,' Formella's joint statement said. Ryan Long was a school psychologist at Oyster River Middle School in Durham. He was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, a cousin told the Globe Tuesday. She said his children knew he was receiving treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital and the family seemed to have a great deal of support. 'This is why we're just all so in shock. We have a lot of family, a lot of friends, that would do anything for them because, you know, they would do it, too.' Relatives will be coming together in New Hampshire to grieve, the cousin said. Advertisement Ryan Logan was also an adjunct professor at Plymouth State University, according to his LinkedIn profile and published reports. Emily Long worked for Wing-Itz, a chicken wing restaurant with three locations in New Hampshire's Seacoast region, where she was listed on the restaurant's website as the director of operations. She studied hospitality management at UNH, according to a university spokesperson. A 911 call was placed from the home around 8:20 p.m. Monday, reporting 'several people were deceased,' officials said. Formella's office reminded residents who are in crisis should call, text, or chat with someone at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK 741741. Tonya Alanez can be reached at
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Lieutenant shot in Scottsboro transferred to out-of-state treatment facility
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) – The Lieutenant who was shot Saturday, leading to a nearly 20-hour manhunt, has been taken to an out-of-state facility for treatment, according to the Scottsboro Police Department. A spokesperson with the department confirmed to News 19 that Lt. Derek Porch was transferred to a facility for treatment after he was wounded in a manhunt on Saturday, July 26. RELATED: Scottsboro Police arrest man for giving false information during manhunt Early Saturday morning, SPD said they responded to a domestic incident on Ruth Street. Daniel McCarn led officers on a multi-agency manhunt Saturday in Scottsboro, after police say he led officers on a chase that ended with him crashing, leaving his vehicle and shooting SPD Lt. Derek Porch. Lt. Porch was initially taken to Huntsville Hospital for treatment, and his injuries were not considered to be life-threatening. Around 9:56 p.m., SPD said they got a call from a business owner on Old Larkinsville Road, who reported seeing a male subject on their security camera matching the description of McCarn. When officers approached him, they took him into custody without incident. McCarn is charged with attempted murder. He is being held at the Jackson County Jail on a $10 million bond. He has an appearance docket set for August 20 and is set for a Grand Jury on September 8. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
