Jamar Dwayne Roberts, 25 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he slapped a police officer at the Rome Civic Center.
Reports said that Roberts refused to follow the officer’s commands, slapping the 29 year-old female officer.
Authorities stated that the incident occurred after officers were called to the scene due to Roberts allegedly acting in a violent and tumultuous manner while using abusive words toward others while intoxicated.
Roberts is charged with public drunk and disorderly conduct, simple battery against a police officer, felony obstruction of police and misd obstruction.
