Joshua Little Cochran, 40 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he allowed his 1 year-old daughter to witness him shoving her mother to the ground during a domestic dispute.

The incident occurred at a home on Drummond Drive.

Police added that while attempting to take Cochran into custody he attempted to flee on foot.

Cochran is charged with simple battery, cruelty to children in the 3rd degree, obstruction and probation violation.