Rome Couple Jailed on Gun, Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

Jermaine Lamar Spivey, 38, and Ashley Cleola Ragland, 29, both of Rome, were arrested on drug and weapon charges during a traffic stop near the intersection of Maple and East 14^th Streets.

Police said that while conducting a traffic stop, they detected a marijuana odor coming from the vehicle.

A search was then conducted, leading officers to find marijuana, Xanax, cocaine, a THC Vape pen and a handgun.

Spivey is charged with possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and possession of marijuana.

Ragland is charged with possession of cocaine and possession of a schedule I controlled substance.