Rome Man Jailed for Trying to Destroy Police Evidence

Randy Lamar Clowers II, 51 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he tried to destroy evidence during a traffic stop on 2^nd Avenue.

Reports said that officers stopped Clowers for an improper lane change when they allegedly noticed Clowers toss a plastic baggie onto the roadway.  Officers said that after retrieving the baggie, it was discovered that the baggie contained crack cocaine.

Clowers is charged with possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, tampering with evidence, failure to maintain lane and probation violation.