Crime & Safety

Wallingford Police Arrest Man on Multiple Drug Charges: Report

The incident occurred early Thursday on Route 68 near Barnes Industrial Road.

WALLINGFORD, CT — A 23-year-old Durham man was arrested early Thursday on multiple narcotics charges after he was pulled over for speeding on Route 68 near Barnes Industrial Road in Wallingford, according to the Meriden Record-Journal.

The Record-Journal reports police spotted Tyler Gallagi, of Higganum Road, traveling over 70 mph in a 45 mph zone at about 7:40 a.m. when he was pulled over. He was wanted on a warrant for the controlled substance charges, and police found 1.8 grams of marijuana in his vehicle.

Read more at the Meriden Record-Journal here.

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