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Sobriety Checkpoint planned for Rutherford County on New Year's Eve

Dec 21, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is planning an end of the year sobriety checkpoint in Rutherford County...Again, the checkpoint will be on South Rutherford Boulevard west of Br.... Read More

UPDATE: Metro Police Say Murfreesboro man believed to be tied to Nashville Death Investigation - Now, 7-men taken into custody

Dec 21, 2021 at 07:50 am by WGNS

UPDATE: A total of seven men have been taken into custody and are facing charges of reckless homicide and aggravated assault resulting in death and in connection with the Augu.... Read More

New Year's Eve sobriety checkpoint in Rutherford County

Dec 20, 2021 at 01:37 pm by WGNS

Teams of officers will check drivers for sobriety during a checkpoint from 11 p.m. New Year’s Eve to 1 a.m. New Year’s Day on Rutherford Boulevard in Murfreesboro..... Read More

Metro Police Say Murfreesboro man believed to be tied to Nashville Death Investigation

Dec 20, 2021 at 01:26 pm by WGNS

Seven men are facing charges of reckless homicide and aggravated assault resulting in death and in connection with the August 16th passing of 22-year-old Dallas Jordan Barre.... Read More

Tis the Season for Shoplifting in Murfreesboro

Dec 20, 2021 at 10:57 am by WGNS

Shoplifting continues to be an issue for local stores as we get closer and closer to Christmas. In one case, two women entered the TJ Maxx store on Old Fort Parkway, grabbed a.... Read More

Arrest Made in Middle Tennessee Facebook Marketplace Robbery Case

Dec 20, 2021 at 09:58 am by WGNS

Seller beware, that’s the message from police in nearby Nashville as an aggravated robbery arrest has highlighted the dangers of meeting strangers to buy and sell goods.... Read More

30-Year Old Murfreesboro Man Still Missing

Dec 18, 2021 at 03:19 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  It's been over a week since 30-year-old Andrew Holt told left his home in the Cason Lane and St. Andrews Drive area. His family told police that he was la.... Read More

UPDATE: Monday (12/13/2021) Bank Robber Remains on the Run in Murfreesboro

Dec 15, 2021 at 03:37 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) WGNS is continuing to follow details of a bank robbery that Murfreesboro Police and the FBI are investigating. The robbery occurred just before 1:30 on Monday.... Read More

Former Murfreesboro Police Officer Hired as New Sheriff's Office Attorney

Dec 15, 2021 at 01:37 pm by WGNS

Attorney Kyle Evans was appointed to serve as the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office’s staff attorney by Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh.Capt. Evans’ primary duties wi.... Read More

La Vergne Police Officer recognized at Mothers against Drunk Driving Ceremony

Dec 14, 2021 at 01:59 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) On December 9th, Law Enforcement members from across the state were in attendance for the annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving Night of Remembrance and Awar.... Read More

UPDATE: Cason Lane Bank Robbery 1:30PM Monday, Did You See Anything?

Dec 14, 2021 at 07:04 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Update on robbery:  Murfreesboro Police detectives are investigating a strong-armed robbery that occured at 1:27PM Monday afternoon (12/13/2021) at Fi.... Read More

Three people indicted for the fentanyl overdose death of a Murfreesboro man and other related charges

Dec 09, 2021 at 11:39 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Rutherford County Grand Jury has indicted two men and a woman for murder and other fentanyl related charges surrounding the April 2021 dea.... Read More
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MPD Arrested Pinnacle Bank Robbery Suspect In 9-Minutes

Dec 07, 2021 at 10:43 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  There was a strong-arm robbery at Pinnacle Bank Monday morning (12/6/2021). In less than 9-minutes, Murfreesboro Police had a suspect in custody.&nbs.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Credit Card Fraud

Dec 07, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

UPDATE: The Murfreesboro Police Department now knows the names of those involved in the fraud case that unfolded on November 27th (below). According to Public Information Offi.... Read More

Four residents escape injury after home riddled with bullets, police searching for shooter(s)

Dec 06, 2021 at 07:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) are searching for the person or persons who riddled a house with bullets early Mond.... Read More

Scam Phone Calls Target Rutherford County Residents and Claim to be a Sheriff's Sargent Threatening an Arrest

Dec 06, 2021 at 10:25 am by WGNS

A scam is hitting several local residents throughout Rutherford County, which is why the Sheriff’s Office is making sure everyone knows about the phone call they may rec.... Read More

MPD officer retiring after more than two decades

Dec 04, 2021 at 10:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (December 3, 2021) Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Officer Allen Cox is retiring after more than 27 years of dedicated service.Cox began his.... Read More

Information Needed on Womans Death as Investigation Continues

Dec 03, 2021 at 04:27 pm by WGNS

Shontisha Marie Rutland’s family will spend another holiday season without knowing the circumstances of her death in the summer of 2020.Rutland, 22, of Nashville, freque.... Read More

UPDATE: February Murder on Eweing Blvd.

Dec 03, 2021 at 12:06 pm by WGNS

WGNS has an update on a shooting that left one dead in Murfreesboro earlier this year  Ewing Blvd. With the details, here is Rutherford County District Attorney Jenn.... Read More

Man arrested in shooting death of ex-girlfriend

Dec 02, 2021 at 09:59 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives have arrested a Murfreesboro man for the shooting death of his form.... Read More