Tuesday, September 26, 2023–10:11 a.m.
-Floyd County Jail records-
Man charged with felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty
A Rome man was arrested Monday at his Judson Drive home on two counts of felony aggravated cruelty to animals.
According to Floyd County Jail records:
27-year-old Walker Pate Bearden denied veterinary care for two dogs.
An adult male had open sores on his back for over a month and was malnourished
A puppy also showed signs of malnourishment.
Neither dog had access to food, water, or shelter.
Woman charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute
A 42-year-old Rome woman was arrested at her Fairhaven Drive residence early Tuesday on charges of felony possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.
According to Floyd County Jail records:
Helecia Glanton Brewster was found with more than an ounce of suspected marijuana, some of which was packaged for sale.
She also had a digital scale and packaging materials, resulting in an additional charge of possession of drug-related objects.