Justin Cody Overby, 24 of Rome, was jailed this week after police said he assaulted a 23 year-old woman.
Reports stated that Overby allegedly hit the woman in the face before attempting to strangle her at a home on Flannery Street.
Reports added that the assault occurred in front of a small child.
Overby is charged with aggravated assault, battery and cruelty to children.
