Somerville Police Department

04/01/2026

The Somerville Police Department has an immediate opening for the position of APOST Certified Police Officer. Interviews will be held this month, so apply today!

02/10/2026

10/29/2025

Somerville Police Department is hiring both full-time and part-time Certified Police Officers!

We have increased our pay and now cover employees and spouses 100% for medical and dental insurance coverage.

Apply today!

09/24/2025

The Somerville Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

07/09/2025

The Somerville Police Department is on scene at Highway 67 near Watkins Lane on a single vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler that drove off the bridge.

Motorists are being advised that Highway 67 is blocked from Cutoff Road to Union Road. Please avoid the area and utilize Highway 36 until further notice.

05/27/2025

Burglary Arrest – Case Closed

On May 26th, 2025, officers with the Somerville Police Department located and arrested Mr. Shaun Flemons at his residence. Flemons was taken into custody in connection with the burglary that occurred at Somerville Grocery on February 24th, 2025.

Mr. Flemons has been charged with Burglary in the 3rd Degree. His bond was set at $2,500. With this arrest, the case is now officially considered closed.

Mr. Flemons is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

We remain committed to protecting not only our citizens, but our businesses as well. Businesses play a tremendous role in making Somerville a great place to live and visit, and it is vital that we continue to support and safeguard them.

Thank you to the community for your continued trust and support.

05/23/2025

Felony Arrest Made

Earlier this month, the Somerville Police Department received a report from a local business owner regarding a series of thefts. Our officers immediately launched a thorough investigation, working diligently to identify and locate the individual responsible.

Thanks to their hard work and persistence, a suspect was quickly identified as Anthony Michael Adkins, 33, of Somerville.

On May 22, 2025, Somerville Officers located Mr. Adkins at a motel in Priceville. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Morgan County Jail.

Mr. Adkins has been charged with the following:

6 counts of Burglary 3rd Degree (Bond set at $10,000 per count)

6 counts of Theft of Property 4th Degree (Bond set at $2,000 per count)

His total bond was set at $72,000.

This arrest highlights the commitment of the Somerville Police Department to protecting our local businesses and holding offenders accountable.

05/14/2025

🚨 MOVE OVER – IT’S THE LAW 🚨

On May 12, 2025, a Somerville Police Officer was concluding a traffic stop when they observed a vehicle approaching from behind that failed to move over, as required by Alabama law. Sensing the potential danger, the officer moved away from the roadway to a safer location. Moments later, the approaching vehicle crashed into the officer’s parked patrol vehicle and fled the scene.

Fortunately, the officer was not injured.

A nearby Morgan County Sheriff’s Deputy witnessed the incident and immediately initiated a pursuit. The suspect vehicle was stopped at the Cotaco Pure Gas Station, located at the intersection of Union Hill Road and AL Highway 36 East. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) responded to investigate the crash and conduct a DUI investigation. As a result, Shara Blackwell Legg, a 45-year-old resident of Jasper, AL, was arrested for driving under the influence. Other charges may be pending.

This event highlights the daily dangers faced by law enforcement officers — whether they wear the badge of a local officer, a county deputy, or a state trooper. What many consider a “routine” traffic stop can turn dangerous in a matter of seconds. Officers must remain constantly alert — not only to those inside the vehicle they've stopped, but also to every car passing by.

🔹 Alabama’s Move Over Law (Code of Alabama § 32-5A-58.2) requires drivers to:

Move over one lane when approaching any stopped emergency, law enforcement, tow, or utility vehicle with flashing lights.

If moving over is not possible, slow down to at least 15 mph below the posted speed limit and proceed with caution.

Violating this law can result in fines, license suspension, and criminal charges, especially if an injury or accident occurs.

🚔 Being struck by vehicles is one of the leading causes of officer deaths in the line of duty. Help us reduce these risks. Stay alert, move over, and slow down — whether you’re in Alabama or anywhere else in the country.

Let’s work together to keep our officers safe

05/07/2025

Improper parking or no?

(Owner of this truck, please come speak with us about leaving it in someone's creek after you wrecked it. No worries about the beer cans that you left. )

05/07/2025

*********************An Arrest has been made***********************

🚨 Somerville PD’s Most Wanted 🚨

The Somerville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Dustin Joe Brown (35 years old). Mr. Brown is a resident of Somerville but is known to frequent the Eva and Falkville areas.

He is currently wanted in connection with an ongoing domestic-related investigation.

If you have any information on Mr. Brown’s whereabouts, please contact us through Facebook Messenger or call the Morgan County 911 non-emergency line at 256-350-4613 and request to speak with a Somerville officer. All tips and information will be handled confidentially.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

05/02/2025

On April 30th, 2025, officers with the Somerville Police Department located Michael Walden at a gas station just outside of town. Mr. Walden had an active misdemeanor arrest warrant. Upon placing Mr. Walden under arrest, officers detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from his person and believed he was under the influence.

During a search of his person, officers located several Xanax pills inside a white baggie in his pants pocket. An inventory search of Mr. Walden’s vehicle was conducted, during which officers discovered a concealed weapon and a half-empty open bottle of vodka.

Mr. Walden was transported to the Morgan County Jail and booked on the following charges:

Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Possession of a Concealed Weapon

Public Intoxication

Illegal Possession of Prohibited Liquor

Because a felony offense was involved, the case will proceed through Morgan County District Court. Once Mr. Walden posts bond on these charges, he will be booked on the outstanding misdemeanor warrant issued through Somerville Municipal Court.

04/29/2025

On April 28, 2025, officers with the Somerville Police Department conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. During the stop, officers discovered that a backseat passenger, Manuel Vargas, had active warrants with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office. Vargas was immediately taken into custody.

While detaining Vargas, officers smelled the odor of ma*****na coming from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted. During the search, drug paraphernalia was located on the front seat passenger, identified as Ashley Nicole Woods. Officers also found a small amount of a substance believed to be methamphetamine near Vargas’ seat. Vargas was also found in possession of menthol ci******es.

As a result:

Manuel Vargas was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Minor in Possession of a To***co Product.

Ashley Nicole Woods was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Both individuals were transported to the Morgan County Jail.