Joseph Ojonugwa Johnson, 32 of Rome, was arrested after police said they found him to be in possession of a Taurus .38 special that had its serial number removed.
Police added that Johnson is a convicted felon, and as a result by law was not allowed to even possess a gun.
The weapon was located after police said they pulled him over and finding that he was driving under the influence of alcohol and without a license.
The traffic stop occurred on Chateau Drive.
Johnson is charged with DUI, driving without a license, criminal use of an article with an altered id mark, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
