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A Cookeville man faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting two women Monday.
Authorities arrested 19-year-old Dunken Deshaun Thornton for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, and domestic assault.
Dunken Thornton faces charges of aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, and domestic assault. (Photo: Putnam County)
An arrest warrant indicates that Thornton made contact with one of the victims but was denied entry to the home. Thornton allegedly head-butted the woman and shoved her against the wall to force entry.
Once inside Thornton went to the locked door of the homeowner. Thornton allegedly forced open the door and physically assaulted the other victim.
The victim suffered cuts to her lip and lost a tooth in the assault.
Officials booked Thornton into the Putnam County Jail on a $29,000 bond.
