Monday, March 9, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Scooter theft suspects arrested at MTSU: Campus police recover nine stolen electric scooters after an alert student reports suspicious activity, leading officers to two suspects connected to multiple thefts on campus.

  

• License plate reader leads to Mt. Juliet arrest: Crime-fighting technology alerts officers to a vehicle tied to felony crimes, resulting in the arrest of a Nashville man wanted in Sumner County on burglary and vandalism charges.

• Murfreesboro man indicted following TBI investigation: A Rutherford County grand jury returns multiple indictments against a 46-year-old man, including aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor and several privacy-related charges.

• Authorities warn of sophisticated phone scams: A Rutherford County resident loses nearly $40,000 after scammers impersonate law enforcement and pressure the victim to deposit cash into a Bitcoin ATM. Officials remind residents that deputies will never demand payment to avoid arrest.

• Blackman Lady Blaze headed to state: Blackman defeats Nolensville 48–45 in sectional play, punching their ticket to the TSSAA Class 4A State Tournament at MTSU.

• Providence Christian sweeps state titles: PCA celebrates a historic day in Clarksville as both the Lady Lions and Lions capture TSSAA Division II Class A state championships.

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