Man accused of choking, biting roommate
A West Rome man was arrested on Tuesday following an alleged assault at his Chief Van Drive residence.
According to Floyd County Jail records:
31-year-old Austin Dwight Gilstrap choked his roommate to the point where the victim was unable to breathe.
He also bit the victim on the back near the shoulder blade, and punched the man four to five times in the head and face.
Gilstrap is additionally charged with battery.
Man accused of damaging classroom door
A North Rome man was arrested at his Berkshire Lane residence on Tuesday on a felony warrant charging him with 2nd-degree criminal damage to property.
According to the warrant:
18-year-old Todd Mitchell Gilliams Jr. kicked and slammed a classroom door at Rome High School, causing the door to split and breaking the frame.
The estimated cost to repair the door was listed at $1,500.
The incident occurred on May 4.
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