Everette S Akins, 31 of Silver Creek, was arrested this week after reports said he was stopped for allegedly running the red light on Broad Street at East 2nd Avenue and then found to be in possession of a large quantity of marijuana.

Reports said that the drugs was found after a search when police discovered Atkins had been driving under the influence.

Police added that Akins was also in possession of a scale and a nearly empty bottle of Seagrams Gin.

Akins is charged with possession of drug related objects, possession or distribution of marijuana, open container, DUI and failure to obey traffic control devices.