Morgan County Deputies Arrest Two Suspects On Burglary Charges

During the traffic stop, deputies developed probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle. The driver, identified as Gerald Ray Massey, of Somerville, was found to be in possession of alcohol and drug paraphernalia. Massey was arrested and charged with:

13A-12-260 – Unlawful Possession Drug Paraphernalia

28-4-20 – Illegal Possession of Prohibited Liquor Illegal possession of prohibited liquor

The vehicle was impounded.

The next day, investigators conducted a search warrant on the vehicle locating multiple stolen items from the burglaries. Massey was additionally charged with 2 counts of:

13A-8-18.1 – Stolen Property-RSP Receiving Stolen Property, $500- less than $1500

Investigators then executed a search warrant at Massey’s residence on Cotaco Florette Rd in the Somerville area. While executing the search warrant at the residence, contact was made with Stephanie Haridman who also resides at the residence. During the search, numerous other stolen items from the burlgaries were located along with drug paraphernalia.

Hardiman was arrested and charged with:

13A-8-18.1 – Stolen Property-RSP Receiving Stolen Property, $500- less than $1500

13A-9-14(a) – Stolen Property-IPCC Illegal Possession/Use Of A Credit/Debit Card

13A-12-260 – Unlawful Possession Drug Paraphernalia

The investigation is ongoing, and other arrests are pending.

Arrests are public information. Any indication of an individual’s arrest does not imply they have been convicted of a crime. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.