A 66-year-old Cedartown man, Joe Lamar Lankford, was arrested this week following a reported domestic dispute in which he allegedly threw a ceramic mug in the direction of a woman.
According to the incident report, officers responded to the residence after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance.
The victim told officers she had left the residence after Joe Lamar Lankford allegedly threw a ceramic mug toward her. The mug shattered nearby, causing her to fear she would be injured.
During questioning, Lankford reportedly admitted to throwing the mug into the room while knowing the victim was present.
Lankford is charged with simple assault.
