Man is accused of stealing a gun during a robbery

Sunday, November 3, 2024 – 5:15 p.m

-Floyd County Jail Records-

A man from East Rome was arrested on charges of robbery and aggravated assault.

According to Floyd County Jail records:

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

Ellis is also charged with simple battery in connection with an incident on his East 13th^Th On the road home on Friday.

According to the arrest warrant:

Ellis pushed the female victim's head against a wall.