Donald Mark Clift, 61 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he cursed at a 13 year-old child who was waiting on a school bus.
Reports added that Clift then proceeded to pull a knife and threaten a 36 year-old woman who was standing with him.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Dean and King Street.
Clift is charged with aggravated assault, third degree cruelty to children and disorderly conduct.