Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office

Touch-a-Truck Returns to Murfreesboro with Helicopter, Boat, and Fire Engines

Sep 25, 2025 at 06:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Trucks, a helicopter, and even a boat will be on display at the annual Touch-a-Truck event, happening Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.... Read More

Rutherford County Detectives Honored for Solving Noah Taylor Road Rage Murder

Sep 24, 2025 at 08:12 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective Thomas Burnett and Detective Christian Wrather were honored as recipients of the Law Enforcement Officer.... Read More

Community Invited to 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office

Sep 10, 2025 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office will once again host its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony this Thursday, inviting the community to hon.... Read More

Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh Will Retire, Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2026

Sep 08, 2025 at 10:14 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh announced he will retire next August and not pursue another four-year term in 2026. “It has been th.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Moves Forward with ICE Memorandum of Understanding

Sep 01, 2025 at 12:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) is moving forward with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work with the U.S. Immigration.... Read More

Alleged Christiana Home Invasion Ends in Fatal Shooting, Names Not Yet Released

Aug 18, 2025 at 11:32 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: Christiana, TN – A homicide that occurred Saturday in Christiana remains under active investigation, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office..... Read More

UPDATED: 87-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck While Helping Crash Victims on Highway 231

Aug 11, 2025 at 12:13 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The 87-year-old man who was struck and killed by a vehicle this past week on Highway 231 South in Christiana was laid to rest on Monday. Jerry.... Read More

UPDATE: Elderly Man Fatally Struck on Hwy 231 South While Attempting to Help Accident Victim

Aug 08, 2025 at 02:54 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An elderly gentleman was struck and killed by an oncoming car while attempting to lend a helping hand Friday morning. The incident took.... Read More

One Week Later: Family Still Seeks Answers in I-24 Shooting

Jul 17, 2025 at 05:01 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Nearly a week has passed since 22-year-old Noah Taylor was shot and killed while driving to work on Interstate 24 near the Rutherford-David.... Read More

Suspect in Custody After Active Shooter Incident at Smyrna Liquor Store

Jul 16, 2025 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) – A gunman who opened fire inside Legacy Wine and Spirits on Lee Victory Parkway Tuesday afternoon was taken into custody after a tense four-hour st.... Read More

Rutherford County Trailer Thief Sneaks Off Like a Midnight Ninja in Rutherford County — Do You Know Him?

Jul 10, 2025 at 09:13 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office reports that a trailer is still missing and the man behind the theft is still wanted by the law.&n.... Read More

Guest House Burglar Causes $50K in Damage, Bites Deputy During Arrest

Jul 09, 2025 at 06:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro man is facing multiple charges after Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies say he broke into a guest house, caused about $50,00.... Read More

Drone Helps Capture Suspected Arsonist After Rutherford County House Fire

Jul 08, 2025 at 10:13 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Rutherford County Fire Rescue and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 4000 block of Betty Ford Road for a re.... Read More

La Vergne Police Step Up Summer Drug and Traffic Enforcement in Dual Operations

Jul 07, 2025 at 07:00 am by WGNS Radio News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – A series of law enforcement efforts over several days has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs, as La Vergne Police continue their.... Read More

Woman Accused of Illegal Dumping Cleans Up Debris, Then Arrested

Jun 18, 2025 at 03:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A woman accused of illegally dumping trash along Asbury Road was arrested Tuesday after a correctional work center officer helped track her down.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Interviews Key to Investigating Child Sexual Abuse, Say Detectives

Jun 17, 2025 at 12:33 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Forensic interviews conducted at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) are a vital first step in both protecting children and building criminal ca.... Read More

Rising Sixth Graders Get Hands-On Experience with Law Enforcement at SRO Junior Deputy Academy

Jun 05, 2025 at 06:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - About 30 rising sixth-grade students from northern Rutherford County Schools are kicking off summer with hands-on learning and active fun at the a.... Read More

Thursday AM 3-vehicle crash on Lascassas Pike

May 29, 2025 at 11:08 am by WGNS Radio News

MILTON, Tenn (WGNS) - Five people were injured in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Lascassas Pike near Bradley Creek Road, prompting a major emergency response.... Read More

Man Arrested After Burglary, Car Theft, and High-Speed Chase Across County Lines

May 26, 2025 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A 21-year-old man is behind bars following a series of crimes that began with a burglary and ended in a crash after a high-speed chase.... Read More

"Deputy Mike Evans" Strikes Again with Jury Duty – And No, He’s Still Not Real

May 22, 2025 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – In today’s shocking development from the Department of Obvious Frauds, WGNS is once again reporting on the age-old "You Missed Jury Duty" scam&m.... Read More