Show Notes – Monday, December 22, 2025

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Murfreesboro Police respond to two serious crashes Sunday afternoon, including a multi-vehicle collision on Veterans Parkway that left three people critically injured and a separate fatal rear-end crash on Old Fort Parkway.

• Law enforcement agencies across Rutherford County increase holiday patrols and sobriety checkpoints as impaired driving risks rise, with multiple arrests made during a recent checkpoint on Rutherford Boulevard.

• A traffic stop in Mount Juliet leads to the arrest of a suspended driver found with fentanyl hidden in his wallet, underscoring intensified holiday enforcement.

• A juvenile birthday party at Laura’s Event Center in Smyrna turns deadly after an argument escalates into gunfire, leaving one victim dead and another critically injured.

• Smithville authorities uncover a human smuggling and child labor trafficking operation involving four minors forced to work to repay smuggling debts, resulting in multiple arrests and ongoing investigations.

• Rutherford County General Sessions Court sees a surge in consumer debt cases as residents face mounting financial pressure during the holiday season, with legal experts urging attendance at court hearings to protect assets.

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