Joshua Charles Lipham, 34 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he attempted to hit a woman with a metal object.

Reports stated that during an altercation at a home on Shorter Avenue Lipham removed the metal object from his vehicle and proceeded to move toward the victim in an aggressive manner.

Police went on to report that a Lipham took a swing at the victim, however, a witness stepped in between to prevent contact from happening.

Lipham is charged with simple assault.