An inmate at the Floyd County Jail, Clinton Daniel West, 46 of Rome, is now facing a charge of rape following a police investigation.

Investigators have charged West with the rape of a woman that occurred just days before his arrest in July.

Reports said that on July 10 of this year, West penetrated the sex organ of the victim with his penis.

The incident occurred at a home on West Little Indian Trail.

West is now charged with strongarm rape.

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Floyd County police arrested two men, Clinton Daniel West, 46, and Garrett
Dwayne Ridge, 35, both of Rome, after a search warrant at a home on West Little
Indian Trail led officers to find dead and dying animals as well as
methamphetamine.

Police said that the actions of West caused the death of a lizard, and the
neglect of a snake and three dogs caused the animals to be suffering.

Reports added that officers also found a large amount of methamphetamine,
digital scales and plastic baggies.

Both are charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of meth with
intent to distribute, and possession of drug-related objects.

West is additionally charged with two counts cruelty to animals.