SALEM -- Authorities say a West Salem lawyer and his wife have been arrested on marijuana charges.

Lt. Jim Anglemier of the Salem police says William "Billy" Carl and his wife, Stacie, were arrested Jan. 2. Anglemier says police found 2 1/2 ounces of marijuana, drug residue and paraphernalia at the couple's home. Police also seized a handgun and a shotgun.

Anglemier says the seized marijuana was worth $500 to $600.

The Carls, both 31, have 3-year-old twin boys, placed in the protective custody of the Oregon Department of Human Services.

The couple face charges of marijuana possession and delivery, frequenting a place where drugs are used, child neglect and endangering the welfare of a minor.

-- The Associated Press