Eugene Stonner Ashley, 37 of Rome, was arrested on numerous charges including theft and aggravated assault.

Police said that on four different occasions Ashley entered property on Rockmart Road and stole over $1,500 in items.

Reports said that Ashley cut though numerous fences to gain access to the property in which he allegedly stole catalytic converters, various brass and copper plumbing parts and miscellaneous motor vehicle parts.

He is also accused of attempting to run over a female during the incident.  Reports said that the front bumper struck her knee while the wheel ran over her foot.

Officers stated that he gave them false information and attempted to run while being questioned.  A bag of suspected meth belonging to Ashley was later discovered.

Ashley is charged with four counts felony theft by taking, entering an automobile with intent to commit a theft, four counts criminal trespass, aggravated assault, obstruction of law enforcement, possession of meth, giving false information to police, and probation violation.