Alton Oneal Anderson, 43 of Cedartown, was arrested this week in Rome after reports said he was found illegally in possession of a gun during a traffic stop near the intersection of 5th Avenue and Glen Milner Blvd.
Reports said that Anderson was stopped after failing to yield to a traffic control device. After a short chase, Anderson stopped and was found to have been allegedly driving while intoxicated. Police added that an opened container of alcohol was also found in his vehicle.
Reports went on to say that he had been driving on a suspended license.
Anderson is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, driving on a suspended license, attempting to elude police, DUI, open container, failure to yield traffic control devices, opened container and probation violation.
