Thomas Euell Malone, 28 of Lindale, was arrested Monday after police said he caused physical harm to a family member.  Reports said that he grabbed the female victim by the throat and shoved her during the altercation.

Reports added that a six year-old child was present at the time of the assault.  During the assault, reports went on to say that Malone used profanity toward the victim while the child was present.

Police said that once Malone was placed in the patrol car he began to curse, scream and slam his head on the cage glass.

He is charged with battery under the family violence act, cruelty to children and disorderly conduct.