John Conell Allmon, 21 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he attacked a 19-year-old woman who was holding a baby.
Police said that Allmon cornered the victim during an argument before grabbing her by the arms. Allmon then reportedly struck the victim on the side of her head, knocking her to the ground while she was holding an 8-month-old baby.
The incident occurred at a home on Radio Springs Road.
Allmon is charged with battery, simple assault, 1st degree cruelty to children and cruelty to children in the third degree.
