By Jim Clark

A Somerville police officer patrolling in an unmarked car took notice of a vehicle that failed to yield to oncoming traffic as it pulled out of Randolph Pl., almost hitting a another car moving along Cross St. last Wednesday evening.

The officer noted that the vehicle in question matched the description for a car that had been reported driving recklessly earlier that day.

The car reportedly continued weaving in and out of traffic after turning onto Pearl St.

After calling in for a traffic stop, the vehicle was pulled over at School St. and Broadway.

The driver, Ramon De Carvalho, was not in possession of a driver’s license. Additionally, a search of the vehicle reportedly turned up an open bottle of cognac on the floor of the vehicle, as well as small baggie containing what appeared to be cocaine.

Carvalho was placed under arrest and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a class B drug, and violation of city ordinance open container.