Summerville Man Charged After Weekend Traffic Stop In Floyd County

A Summerville man is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop on Martha Berry Highway over the weekend.

According to Floyd County Jail records, 60-year-old Stevie Wayne Lingerfelt was accused of allowing another person to drive without a valid license. Authorities also reported finding loose tramadol pills and open containers of alcohol inside the vehicle.

Lingerfelt is charged with possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance, open container, and permitting an unlicensed person to drive.

Man Arrested After Alleged DUI and Police Pursuit on Old Highway 27

A man was arrested after deputies say he fled from a traffic stop and was later found in a wooded area following a pursuit on Old Highway 27.

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