Gustavo Angel Vasquez, 29 of Rome, was arrested this week after police said he barricaded himself inside a home on Leon Street after beating a30 year-old woman.
Reports said that Vasquez used his elbow to beat the woman in the face.
Vasquez is then accused of destroying the victim’s cellphone, which is valued at $1,200.
The incident occurred in front of two small children.
Officers added that when they arrived on the scene, Vasquez barricaded himself inside the home and refused to come out.
Vasquez is charged with battery, 2nd degree criminal damage to property, two counts cruelty to children in the 3rd degree and obstruction.
