Tomas Cruz Valdez, 30 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports of violence to children with a metal pipe.

Reports said that Valez “intended to cause violent, bodily harm” to two young teens at a location on Payne Road.

Police said the told the teens that he would “beat their a**” while holding the pipe.

Valdez is charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, two counts cruelty to children and probation violation.