Timian Jerayus Lei Howard, 19 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said that back on August 25th, he pulled a handgun on another person near the McDonald’s on Turner McCall Blvd and proceeded to threaten to kill him.

A second report said that on October 12th, Howard attempted to choke a woman from behind and then pointed a gun at her while stating that he was going to kill her.  The victim reported that she and Howard are dating and had been living together for a month.  This incident occurred at their home on East Main Street.

Howard is also accused of being found in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.

Howard is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a schedule I controlled substance, possession of drug-related objects, two counts of possession/distribution or sale of marijuana, felony theft by receiving stolen property, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, probation violation and failure to appear.