Justin Cory Poole, 35 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he beat and severely injured a 21 year-old woman at a home on Dugger Drive.

Reports said that Poole shoved the woman into a door where he then proceeded to kick her in the back.

Poole then grabbed a baseball bat and beat out the victim’s car windows.

During the attack, the victim’s hand was broken by Poole.

Authorities estimated the total damage caused by Poole over $1,000.

The incident occurred in front of an 11 year-old child.


Poole is charged with battery, 2nd degree criminal damage to property, aggravated battery, criminal trespass and cruelty to children.