Douglas Wayne Jackson Jr, 44 of Sandersville, was arrested in Rome after reports said he was found to be in possession of 5 individual bags of suspected marijuana during a traffic stop for not having his headlights on.
He was also allegedly found with a firearm.
Police added that Jackson refused to step out of the vehicle despite numerous lawful orders to do so.
The incident occurred near the intersection of Maple Ave and East 18th street.
Jackson is charged with two counts possession, distribution or sale of controlled substances, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, obstruction of law enforcement and a headlight violation.
