Two inmates at the Floyd County Jail have been charged with gang related activity after beating a fellow inmate in the M-block Monday afternoon. Christopher Benjamin Owens, 31 of Rockmart and Odarius Quayshawn Davis, 23 of Rome, allegedly attacked a man and threatened to do it again if they did not give them money.
Authorities stated that that 26 year-old victim was assaulted in an effort to gain dominance and claim territory on behalf of the gang.
Both men are charged with aggravated assault, Participating in gang activity, and Rioting in a penal institution.
Owens is additionally charged with Strong arm robbery, and Theft by extortion.
Owens was arrested on May 24th of this year and is on hold for Polk County.
Davis was arrested on July 13th on a court order.
