Cookeville Woman Arrested for Assaulting Officer

A Cookeville woman faces multiple charges after assaulting a police officer Friday.

Cookeville Police arrested 27-year-old Catherine Marie Brown for assault and resisting arrest.

Officers made contact with Brown during a public intoxication arrest at Wooly’s Club House. Arrest warrants indicate that Brown came up behind the officer and began yelling.

Authorities told Brown to step away multiple times. After completing the public intoxication arrest, Brown forcefully pulled away and attempted to flee.

Brown then struck the officer in the neck while the officer still had her in custody.

Authorities booked Brown into the Putnam County Jail on a $1,750 bond. Brown has since posted bail.