Two arrests made in connection to Cleveland church burglary
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two males in connection to a church burglary.
On July 23, 2024, deputies responded to a burglary alarm at 1720 Perry St. SE, The Avenue Church in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the church had been previously broken into during the last two nights.
After investigating, suspects were identified as Joshua Rutherford and Casey Rogers.
Casey Rogers / Bradley County Sheriff’s Office
Joshua Rutherford / Bradley County Sheriff’s Office
Bradley County Sheriff’s Office obtained a search warrant for a nearby residence and found items that were missing from the church.
Rutherford and Rogers are in custody.
Rutherford is being charged with two counts of burglary and theft over 2,500 dollars, while Rogers is being charged with one count of burglary and theft over 2,500 dollars.
