Cookeville Men Charged With Home Break-In

Two men from Cookeville face charges for allegedly breaking into a home and assaulting a person.

Deputies with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office have charged Matthew W. Murray and Thomas Edward Rodriguez with aggravated burglary.

According to warrants obtained Friday, the two men kicked in the front door of the home on or about January 16 and physically assaulted the victim.

Rodriguez and Murray have court dates scheduled for March 16.