Rome Man Jailed for Assaulting His Mother with Television, Gaming System

Avant DeShawn Fleetwood, 21 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he assaulted his 39 year-old mother with a television.

Reports said that Fleetwood picked up the television and hit her over the head with it.  Police reported that she “saw stars”.

Fleetwood then reportedly picked up a gaming system and smashed her in the face with it.  The victim suffered numerous lacerations from the attack.  

Reports added that Fleetwood then destroyed the victim’s ATV.

Police that 15 year-old juvenile was in the Park Road home at eth time of the attack.

Fleetwood is charged with aggravated assault, battery, cruelty to children, 1^st degree criminal damage to property, obstruction and probation violation.