Friday, Feb. 25, 2023–11:00 p.m.

-Floyd County Jail records-

70-year-old arrested for assaulting woman

A 70-year-old Rome man was jailed Thursday on a felony warrant charging him with aggravated assault.

According to the warrant:

Charles James McKissic put his hands around a woman’s throat and pushed her onto a bed, leaving marks on the victim.

The incident occurred on Feb. 12 at a location on South Blanche Avenue.

McKissic admitted to the crime during an investigation but requested medical attention for mental issues and was transported to Floyd Medical Center for treatment.

Another arrested for drug possession on Decatur Street

A seventh person has been arrested in a drug bust on Decatur Street on Wednesday.

According to Floyd County Jail records:

35-year-old William Demond Creamer of Silver Creek was found with cocaine, less than an ounce of marijuana, and a firearm.

He is charged with possession of cocaine, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.