Rome Teen Jailed for Hitting Mother in Head with 5 Pound Weight

Katrina Elizabeth Battles, 18 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said she physically assaulted her 42 year-old mother.

Reports said that Battles used a 5 pound weight to smash her mother in the neck and shoulder.   Battles then reportedly  bit and scratched the victim during a dispute at their home on 3^rd Street.

Battles is charged with aggravated assault and battery.