Rome Man Found with Large Amount of Drugs and Guns During Search of Beech Street Home

Joshua Mitchell Banks, 46 of Rome, was arrested this week after police said he was found with a large amount of drugs during the execution of a search warrant at a home on Beech Street.

Police said that they found multiple bags of marijuana, totaling over one ounce.  Additionally, officers said that they found suspected Cyclobenzaprime, mushrooms, THC vape, THC gummies, multiple bags of methamphetamine, a bottle of morphine, found handguns, a shotgun and a riffle.

Officers added that multiple scales, smoking devices, and false compartments and ammunition were also found during the search.

Banks is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of meth with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drugs not in original container, possession of a schedule I controlled substance, possession of a schedule I controlled substance with intent to distribute and pronation violation.