Tyler Scott Griffith, 26 of Rome, was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at a man at near Sam’s Club on Shorter Avenue.
Reports added that a small child was present at the time of the crime.
Police went on to say that the victim was in fear of “serious bodily injury”.
Griffith is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, cruelty to children, pointing a gun at another and four counts of probation violation.