Jesmon Jermaine Smith, 29 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he grabbed a 20 year-old woman by the neck and then refused to allow her to call 911 for help.
Reports said that the victim suffered scratches to her beck.
Smith also took the victim’s phone in order to prevent her from dialing for help.
Smith is charged with battery, obstruction of a person making an emergency phone call.