Police arrest local man for attempted burglary

A Hopkinsville man was arrested by local police after allegedly breaking into a home and assaulting a resident on Thursday.

According to a Hopkinsville Police report, 36-year-old Travis Peterson was demanding money from a resident at a home on South Virginia Street. Peterson allegedly forced his way into the home through the backdoor and assaulted the resident.

Peterson was arrested and charged with second degree burglary.