Man accused of stealing gun during robbery

Man accused of stealing gun during robbery

Sunday, November 3, 2024–5:15 p.m.

-Floyd County Jail records-

An East Rome man has been arrested on felony robbery and aggravated assault charges.

According to Floyd County Jail records:

36-year-old Roderick Desmond Ellis strangled a woman on Reservoir Street and then stole a Smith and Wesson pistol, valued at $450.

Ellis is also charged with simple battery in connection with an incident at his East 13th Street home on Friday.

According to the arrest warrant:

Ellis pushed the female victim’s head into a wall.