Patrick Cortez Turner, 41 of Rome, was arrested on a plethora of felony drug charges following a traffic stop at the intersection of Flannery and Juniper Streets after attacking a woman on Lynn Drive.
Officers said that during the stop they located approximately 43 grams of suspected marijuana, methamphetamine, and amphetamine pills. Police added that the drugs were all packaged in individual baggies that were suspected for resale. A digital scale was also located in his possession.
He is also accused of providing officers with a false name.
Turner is accused of grabbing the female victim by the hair, causing it to rip out of her scalp before punching her in the face. The victim suffered a swollen bald spot from the attack, which occurred on February 23 at an apartment on Lynn Drive
Turner is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of meth with intent to distribute, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, two counts possession/distribution of marijuana, giving false information to police, possession of drug related objects, battery, and probation violation.
