Rhunda Stanley Hayes, 43 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he beat his 26-year-old live-in boyfriend in the face.
Reports stated that during a verbal argument, he punched the victim in the face multiple times. Police stated that the victim was left with visible scratches and welts on his forehead and left eye.
Hayes is then accused of smashing the victim’s cellphone to the ground.
The incident occurred on Brinnell Hill.
Hayes is charged with battery and criminal trespass.
