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63-Year-Old Lascassas Man Convicted of Rape Denied Appeal

Jul 20, 2021 at 11:30 pm by WGNS

Filed on July 13, 2021: A man convicted of rape in Rutherford County has asked for an appeal in his case, suggesting that his guilty plea was made unknowingly or involuntarily.... Read More

TBI Releases Annual Crime Report for Tennessee

Jul 19, 2021 at 04:31 pm by WGNS

On Monday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2020 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication, which details the volume and nature of crime, as reported by t.... Read More

Light Up the Night for Child Abuse Victims! Celebrate the End of Summer with the Child Advocacy Center

Jul 19, 2021 at 09:20 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) – “Dance under the stars, mix and mingle, and enjoy a beautiful summer evening that will benefit a great cause,” said Child Advocacy Cent.... Read More

UPDATE: Subject Accused of Making a Fraudulent Purchase at a Murfreesboro Retailer Identified

Jul 15, 2021 at 02:29 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: Murfreesboro Police have been able to identify the man who recently hit the baby aisle of an Old Fort Parkway retailer and allegedly made a fraudulent pur.... Read More

City of La Vergne Names Police Chief

Jul 15, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

 The City of La Vergne has selected a police chief, effective immediately. Mayor Cole has selected Burrel "Chip" Davis to be the next Chief of Police.Chief Davis has 22 y.... Read More

THANK YOU for Identifying Suspect!

Jul 14, 2021 at 12:08 pm by WGNS

Thanks to your input, Murfreesboro Detectives have identified the man accused of shoplifting from Lowe’s on Old Fort Parkway. The BOLO has been cancelled and a warr.... Read More

UPDATE: Shoplifting Incidents Continue to Increase in Murfreesboro and Throughout Middle Tennessee

Jul 13, 2021 at 07:28 am by WGNS

Shoplifting continues to grow as our community grows. Murfreesboro Police Lt. Clayton Williams stated…   Rutherford County stores are not the only ones being hit.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Advise Citizens to Learn the Law before going armed under the new TN Open Carry Legislation

Jul 12, 2021 at 11:30 am by WGNS

The new legislation that allows individuals to carry a firearm without a permit in Tennessee went into effect on July 1st. Police warn the new law may not allow an individual.... Read More

12-Year-Old Reported as Missing in Coffee County, TN

Jul 12, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

A 12-year-old who was reported as “MISSING” in nearby Coffee County, TN has yet to be located. According to the TBI, Lucian Gavin was last seen on June 29th a.... Read More

Friday MPD Pursuit Ends In Crash

Jul 09, 2021 at 01:06 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) On Friday morning (7/9/2021) Murfreesboro Police were in pursuit of an auto burglary suspect, when the armed suspect crashed. The man reportedly shot himself a.... Read More

Keys Left Inside of 17 of 19 Cars Recently Stolen in Murfreesboro

Jul 08, 2021 at 04:09 pm by WGNS

More cars are being stolen in Murfreesboro and the Public Information Officer for the Police Department told WGNS News...That was Larry Flowers with the Murfreesboro Police.... Read More

8 out of 10 Child Car Seats are Installed Incorrectly

Jul 06, 2021 at 04:37 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro - Many parents accidentally install their child's car seat incorrectly, which can be a fatal mistake. However, a special BuckleUp Boro Child Safety Seat Ch.... Read More

Memphis, TN Man Wanted For Alleged Involvement in Murfreesboro Shooting on July 5th

Jul 06, 2021 at 11:12 am by WGNS

A Memphis, Tennessee man is wanted by the long arm of the law in Murfreesboro.The Murfreesboro Police Violent Crimes Unit is attempting to locate 27-year-old Justin Lee Bond,.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police and Teen's Mother Want to Know Where Gavin Hitchings is Today

Jul 06, 2021 at 10:11 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police say an altercation occurred just before 18-year-old Gavin Hitchings went missing.Hitchings was last seen on July 2, 2021 after authorities say he had an al.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Department is Hiring New Police Officers

Jul 05, 2021 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

Now that the unemployment rate has lowered in recent months, the continued struggle of hiring and keeping good employees continues to be a battle that not only businesses batt.... Read More

2018 Murder Suspect to Face Courts in September of This Year

Jul 05, 2021 at 12:12 pm by WGNS

The man believed to be responsible for the 2018 death of Dylan Biddle Jr will appear before Judge Barry Tidwell on September 8th of this year.Rutherford County District Atto.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Citizens Academy Starts July 20th

Jul 02, 2021 at 12:21 pm by WGNS

Residents may learn about the daily activities of the law enforcement and corrections during the free Sheriff’s Citizens Academy.Some of the topics covered in the classe.... Read More

Theft from Minivan at Barfield Park Leads to Credit Card Fraud

Jul 02, 2021 at 10:53 am by WGNS

The owner of an unlocked minivan fell victim to theft, which lead to a case of credit card fraud in Murfreesboro. Now, local detectives are trying to track down the two subjec.... Read More

More Firework Related News

Jul 02, 2021 at 09:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TENN. – Murfreesboro Police and Fire Rescue Departments are urging residents to practice fireworks safety after a man decapitated parts of his hand.... Read More

Extra Enforcement by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Aimed at Stopping Deaths and Road Rage

Jul 01, 2021 at 05:38 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies hope increased enforcement on Interstate 24 will reduce the number of road rage situations and save lives this year, a sheriff&rsquo.... Read More