Eric Juan Whitehead, 31 of Cedartown, was arrested this week in Rome after reports said he attempted to murder a 30 year-old woman.
Police said that Whitehead used his hands to strangle the victim at an unspecified location in Floyd County. The victim was reportedly left with visible marks and bruising around her neck.
Reports added that Whitehead also broke the victim’s ribs and nose by kicking and punching her.
The incident occurred in front of Whitehead’s infant child.
Whitehead is charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery.
