Rome Man Arrested for Drugs at Shorter Laundry

Authorities say 28-year-old Richard David Whittington Jr. had packaged marijuana and THC wax in his possession.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Richard David Whittington Jr., a 28-year-old man from Rome, was arrested this week after police found him in possession of numerous packages of marijuana with price tags as well as THC wax at a laundromat in Shorter, Alabama.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address drug-related crimes in the Shorter area, which has seen an increase in such activity in recent years despite community efforts to curb the problem.

The details

According to police, Whittington was found with the packaged marijuana and THC wax while at the Shorter Laundry. He has been charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a Schedule I controlled substance.

  • Whittington was arrested this week.

The players

Richard David Whittington Jr.

A 28-year-old man from Rome who was arrested for possession of marijuana and THC wax.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges communities like Shorter face in addressing drug-related crimes and the need for a multifaceted approach involving law enforcement, social services, and community engagement.