Terrik TyShawn Ware, 17 of Rome, was arrested on felony drug charges during a traffic stop on East 12th Street when officers conducted a stop for not wearing his seat belt.

Reports stated that during the stop officers located 8 bags of marijuana that was packaged for resale.

Officers added that Ware’s brake lights were also not working.

Ware is charged with possession of a schedule I controlled substance, possession of a schedule I controlled substance with intent to distribute, brake light violation and a seat belt violation.