Traffic Stop on Broad Street in Rome Leads Police to Arrest Cedar Bluff Woman for Drug Trafficking

Taylor Janet Owens, 23 of Cedar Bluff, was arrested in Rome this week after a traffic stop at the intersection of Broad Street and 2^nd Avenue led officers to find a large amount of methamphetamine that was allegedly intended to be trafficked.

Police said that they stopped Owens for driving on an expired tag.  While speaking with the driver, officers said that they detected a marijuana odor coming from the vehicle.  Police also said that they saw marijuana sitting on the passenger’s seat.

A search of the vehicle then led officers to find several baggies containing methamphetamine, several baggies of marijuana and a digital scale.

Owens is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of meth with intent to distribute, possession of a schedule I controlled substance, possession of a schedule I controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of drug related objects and operation of an unregistered vehicle.