Christopher Carson 45 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he assaulted a clerk at Rome Liquor and Tobacco on E. Second Avenue with a knife.
Reports stated that the incident began when Carson allegedly began to act in a violent and tumultuous manner toward the clerk. Carson then proceeded to yell and hit the counter while threatening the 65 year-old clerk.
After being asked to leave, Carson is accused of pulling out a knife while saying, “come on, come on.”
Officers stated that after being called to the scene, Carson refused to place his hands behind his back in an effort to prevent him from fleeing.
Carso is charged with aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, terroristic threat/acts, and obstruction.
