Jerome Strickland, 40 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he was found with a large amount of drugs at the Floyd County Jail.
Police said that Strickland was originally arrested during a traffic stop on Shorter Avenue when he was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Officers stated that the traffic stop was conducted for a window tint violation.
After arriving at the jail, officers said that they found over an ounce of crack cocaine in Strickland’s possession.
Strickland is charged with possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent with intent to distribute, drug trafficking and crossing the guard line with drugs.
