Hoyt Cole Roberson, 26 of Rome, was arrested over the weekend after police said he pulled a woman from and stole her car. According to reports, Roberson forced the woman from her truck on Dean and East 19th streets. The victim reported that when she picked her phone to call for help he grabbed and broke it.

Authorities added that Roberson was under the influence at the time and later ran the truck into a sign.

Roberson was later arrested and charged with theft by taking, criminal trespass, DUI, obstructing or hindering someone making an emergency telephone call, driving while his license was suspended or revoked and failure to maintain lane.

Coosa Valley News