A 68 year old Rome, Georgia resident was arrested and charged with several weapon related violations after threatening a woman with a handgun. Dewey Wayne Pledger was taken into custody after allegedly holding the victim against her will, and placing a gun against her head – placing her in fear for her life.
The incident reportedly occurred at his home on South Broad Street.
Pledger stands charged with the counts of Simple Assault, Terroristic Threats & Acts, False Imprisonment and Obstruction of a Person Making a 9-1-1 Call.
(Coosa Valley News/www.coosavalleynews)