Rome Teen Jailed for Attacking Child’s Father with Baseball Bat, Smashed Windshield

Wynter Esreal Vega Melendez, 18 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said she attacked the father of her child with a baseball bat.

Police said that during a dispute, Melendez swung the bat at the 22 year-old victim and their child.

Reports stated that the victim was struck on the left forearm. Reports added that this marked the second time Melendez allegedly attacked the victim.  The first altercation saw Melendez reportedly bit the victim on his left forearm.

Melendez is also accused of using the bat to smash the victim’s windshield, causing over $500 in damage.

Melendez is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of battery and 2^nd degree criminal damage to property.