Prentiss Jackson Ouelette, 20 of Hodges, AL, was arrested in Rome after he allegedly pointed a gun toward a 20 year-old woman at an apartment on Burnett Ferry Road while holding her against her will.

Police stated that the incident began when Jackson forced his way into the home and made unwanted contact with the victim.

Ouelette is then accused of preventing the victim from leaving the home by blocking the doorway.

Police added that a child was caused excessive mental pain by witnessing the incident.

Ouelette is charged with two counts aggravated assault, cruelty to children, aggravated stalking, false imprisonment, simple battery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and criminal trespass.