Cynthia Arlene McCain, 62 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said she ignited another’s mattress inside a home, which belonged to the Northwest Georgia Housing Autority, on Green and Gold Boulevard. She is also accused of “throwing a punch” and pulling a kitchen knife at a man in the home.

When officers arrived, McCain is accused of threatening to them numerous times. She is also accused of kicking one ors f the arresting offi

McCain is charged with aggravated assault, felony obstruction, simple assault, interference with government property, criminal damage to property and first degree arson.