Michael Wayne Messer Jr, 46 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he viciously attacked a 57 year-old woman at a location in West Rome,
Police said that during the attack, Messer ripped an earing out of the victim’s left ear causing disfiguration of her ear lobe. He is then accused of hitting the woman, causing visible injuries to her face, neck and arms.
Messer then allegedly proceeded to scratch and bite the victim before destroying at least two flower pots at the victim’s home.
The incident occurred in front of a juvenile child.
Messer is charged with felony aggravated battery, battery, cruelty to children and criminal trespass.
