Marcus Antonio Fain, 38 of Rome, was arrested this week after police said he was found driving under the influence and in possession of drugs while attempting to avoid a checkpoint on Riverside Parkway.
Police said that Fain attempted to back up and turn around instead of going through the checkpoint on 2nd Street.
After police stopped Fain they detected a marijuana odor coming from his vehicle. A search then resulted in them finding three bags of marijuana, two bags of methamphetamine a scale and multiple other small plastic baggies.
Fain is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of meth with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, distribution of marijuana, DUI and improper backing.
