Johnny Ray Whatley, 37 of Rome, was arrested this week at a home on Ashland Park after he allegedly attacked a 28 year-old woman in front of three children.
Reports said that Whatley “made physical contact of a provoking nature” to his girlfriend before breaking items belonging to the woman.
The damage exceeded $500 in value.
Whatley is charged with battery, 2nd degree criminal damage to property and three counts cruelty to children.
