A homeless 48 year-old Rome man, Jody Shane Parr, was arrested near the intersection of Lee Avenue and East 7th Street when police said they found him in possession of methamphetamine.

Reports said that Parr was found with a baggie of suspected meth in his front right pant pocket. He was also found with used syringes in which he admitted he used to inject the meth into his body .

Parr is charged with possession of meth, possession of drug related objects and probation violation.