Florida man facing DUI, drug charges following traffic stop by Somerville PD
SOMERVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A Florida man is now facing multiple charges after a traffic stop took place in Somerville on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Somerville Police were patrolling in the area of AL-67 and AL-36 before pulling a 1989 Chevy Camaro over for failing to signal 100 feet before turning.
While questioning the driver, Tony Ray Locklear Jr., 28, of Crestview, Florida, showed signs of intoxication.
Somerville Police then conducted field sobriety tests on Locklear, which indicated that the driver was under the influence of an illegal substance.
As a result of the sobriety tests, Locklear was placed under arrest.
Officers then began a search of the vehicle which led to authorities finding a small amount of a white powder substance that field tested positive for cocaine. Officers also found a white crystal-like substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine. Several pieces of drug paraphernalia were also found along with prohibited liquor.
Locklear was charged with the following:
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine)
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
Illegal Possession of Prohibited Liquor
Failure to Signal
Failure/Refusal to Display Insurance
Open Container
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Driving Under the Influence (Any Substance)
Tony Ray Locklear Jr. was transported to the Morgan County Jail.
'This arrest highlights our commitment to keeping Somerville safe and continuing our proactive efforts through the FULL-STOP Initiative. We encourage the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity.'
Somerville Police Department
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