Cookeville Man Arrested for Prohibited Weapon

A Cookeville man faces multiple charges after an altercation involving a prohibited weapon.

Authorities arrested Alan Short, 29, for aggravated assault and possession of a prohibited weapon on Saturday.

Short attempted to use his Chevrolet pickup as a weapon by hitting another vehicle. The victims had to swerve in order to avoid a collision.

In the intended victim’s vehicle was an adult female, male and two children.

Short gave permission for authorities to retrieve his phone from the Chevrolet.

According to arrest warrants,  officers found a set of brass knuckles in the front passenger seat.

Authorities booked Short into the Putnam County Jail under a 26 thousand dollar bond. Short has since been released.