A convicted sex offender, Terrance Michael Hayes, 21 of Rome, was arrested this week on an assortment of drug and sex charges.
Reports said that Hayes was observed by officers acting erratic while standing in the middle of Porter and Branham Avenue.
After attempting to speak with Hayes, he allegedly attempted to flee on foot.
Following a brief chase, Hayes was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and a glass smoking device.
Hayes is also accused of failing to notifying authorities of his residential move back in November of last year.
Hayes was arrested for having sexual relations with a 13 year-old child back in 2020.
Hayes is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug related objects, obstsurction, failure to register as a sex offender and probation violation.
