2 men charged with 7 counts of animal cruelty

Two men were arrested at a Strand Street residence in East Rome after Rome police reportedly found seven emaciated dogs on the property.

According to Floyd County Jail reports: Gregory Lamar Morris, 55, and Quantavious Quomon Zachery, 19, had deprived the dogs of adequate food, water and shelter. They are charged with seven misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. The two were released on bond Tuesday.

ROME WOMAN REPORTEDLY TRIED TO STAB PERSON

A Rome woman is charged with felony aggravated assault after Floyd County sheriff’s deputies arrested her on a warrant involving an incident from May 5. According to Floyd County Jail reports: Brenda Janette Cornejo Bibian, 26, attempted to stab or cut a person with a knife at a Mexican restaurant at 2115 Shorter Ave on May 5.

ARMUCHEE MAN CHARGED WITH TRAFFICKING METH

An Armuchee man is charged with felony meth trafficking and intent to distribute after Rome police pulled him over and found 28 grams of meth in his vehicle, reports stated. According to Floyd County Jail reports: Christopher Avery Jones, 28, was pulled

over at the Economy Inn on Martha Berry Boulevard in relation to an active theft investigation. During the stop, police found a catalytic converter that had been reported stolen. He also had over 28 grams of meth.

Jones is also charged with felony meth possession, misdemeanor theft by taking parts of vehicle and driving on a suspended license.

REPORT: 73-YEAR-OLD MAN FACING FELONY DRUG CHARGE

During a traffic stop for following too closely, Rome police arrested a 73-yearold man after they found him driving intoxicated and in possession of Prozac pills, reports stated.

According to Floyd County Jail reports: Lawrence Sam Henry Jr. is charged with felony possession of Schedule IV controlled substance, misdemeanor driving under the influence, open container violation and following too closely.