COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An arrest has been made after a wave of vandalism left several headstones damaged last week at a Cookeville cemetery.

According to a previous News 2 report, authorities believe the vandalism happened at the Cookeville City Cemetery along S. Walnut Avenue between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30.

Investigators initially stated that eight headstones were knocked over. However, authorities announced that more graves were damaged, which brought the total number up to 32. Officials added vases and flowers were also taken from the gravesites. • (Courtesy: City of Cookeville) • (Courtesy: City of Cookeville)

After the vandalism occurred, the Cookeville Police Department reportedly increased foot patrols in the area and sought leads to identify the indiv

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