Kyle Thomas Murray, 40 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he beat his 34 year-old wife in the face in front of their three children.
Reports said that Murray then took the victims cellphone in an effort to prevent her from dialing 911 for help.
The incident occurred at their Freeman Ferry Road home.
Murray is charged with battery, three counts cruelty to children and obstruction of a person making a 911 call.
