Phillip Gregory Dixon, 53 of Rome, was arrested this week at the Race Trac on Martha Berry Blvd for drug trafficking.
Police said that Dixon was found with multiple bags of marijuana and a large quantity of cash. Authorities stated that Dixon was observed dropping the marijuana on the ground and attempting to kick it under the patrol car.
Reports went on to say that Dixon was also found with MDMA, cocaine, marijuana, Alprazolam, THC vape, digital scales and two firearms. The cocaine was reportedly packaged into two individual baggies. Officers stated that 28 alprazolam tablets were found packaged in a way they were to be sold.
Dixon is charged with possession of cocaine, two counts possession of a schedule I and IV controlled substance, two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, drug trafficking, possession of marijuana, distribution of marijuana, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, tampering with evidence, felony theft by receiving stolen property, possession of drug related objects, drugs not in original container and driving on a suspended registration.
