Derrick Alan Voyles, 42 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he imprisoned his 28 year-old girlfriend while threatening to kill her.

Reports said that Voyles held a gun to the victim while stating that he was going to kill her.  The incident occurred in front of two children.

The incident occured at a hoe on High Street.

Voyles is charged with aggravated assault, false imprisonment and cruelty to children.