Kerry Lamar Grier Jr, 29 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports stated he attempted to run over a police officer.
Reports said that when police pulled Grier over for a window tint violation he attempted to run the officer over when he exited his patrol car. He then struck another vehicle while attempting to flee the scene.
Grier then exited his car, allegedly dropping packaged marijuana on the ground. Police added that Grier grabbed a backback that was later found to have a Glock 9mm handgun inside. Grier is charged with aggravated assault on an officer, possession or distribution of a non controlled substance, possession or distribution of marijuana, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, attempting to elude police, hit and run, window tint violation, seat belt violation, aggressive driving and reckless driving