Manchester woman charged with child, animal abuse after ‘deplorable’ living conditions found

Mar 09, 2022 at 12:10 pm by WGNS

A Manchester, TN woman is behind bars and facing multiple charges that include abuse of children, animals and a vulnerable adult.The charges were filed east of Murfreesboro in.... Read More

St. Patrick's Day Sobriety Checkpoint announced for LaVergne, TN

Mar 09, 2022 at 11:55 am by WGNS

LA VERGNE, TENN. - Sobriety checkpoints will be set up in LaVergne next week.The La Vergne Police Department is encouraging everyone to drive safe and drive sober on St. Patri.... Read More

Follow-Up: 15.532 Pounds of Methamphetamine off the streets, Thanks to Rutherford County Sheriff Deputies

Mar 08, 2022 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Follow-Up – Rutherford County, Tenn. - Patrol deputies recovered $46,000 worth of methamphetamine in a recent arrest that started with a traffic stop.More than 15.5 poun.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Sentenced 30-years for 2016 Sex-Trafficking of 12-year-old who was Rescued in Franklin, TN

Mar 07, 2022 at 02:10 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: A man who was arrested at a Franklin, Tennessee hotel with a 12-year-old girl he was reportedly trafficking for sex in 2016, has finally been sentenced. 42-Year-old Ta.... Read More

Man Convicted for Murdering Kendrick Love in Murfreesboro, Sentenced to Life in Prison

Mar 04, 2022 at 10:24 am by WGNS

A May 16, 2017 murder case in Murfreesboro has come to a close. The man who murdered 18-year-old Kendrick Love was convicted in a Rutherford County Courtroom.District Att.... Read More

The District Attorney's Show - a look at unsolved crimes, current court cases and more

Mar 04, 2022 at 09:09 am by Producer

On Friday morning's Action Line, WGNS was joined by the Rutherford County District Attorney's Office for their monthly District Attorney's Show. Host J. Paul Newman, who.... Read More

UPDATE: Around $25,000 in Cocaine Seized in Rutherford County Sheriff's Investigation

Mar 03, 2022 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS has more information on a Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office investigation that led to the confiscation of about $25,000 worth of cocaine on.... Read More

Investigation underway in recent Murfreesboro car burglary case

Mar 03, 2022 at 01:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department is investigating several car break-ins that took place in a Murfreesboro neighborhood. Detectives from the.... Read More

Trailer that was parked outside the Murfreesboro City Schools District Office STOLEN - Can You Help MPD?

Mar 02, 2022 at 09:58 am by WGNS

Detectives in Murfreesboro need help identifying and locating two individuals who are persons of interest in a theft of a trailer.Authorities tell WGNS that the enclosed trail.... Read More

UPDATE on Police Pursuit that Started in Rutherford County and Ended Just Over the Davidson County Line

Feb 23, 2022 at 12:08 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: More news on the police pursuit that started in Rutherford County this past Saturday night.The pursuit unfolded when a LaVergne Police Officer tried to pull over an In.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Police Department arrest Smyrna resident charged with second degree murder

Feb 21, 2022 at 01:39 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee— The Smyrna Police Department has arrested and charged a woman with second degree murder. SPD detectives arrested Kristen Tweed of Smyrna, TN, on cha.... Read More

Cash Express On NW Broad Robbed At Gunpoint

Feb 21, 2022 at 07:24 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)   Shortly before 10:00 o’clock Friday morning (2/18/2022), Cash Express at 909 NW Broad Street was robbed at gunpoint.  Surveillance photos.... Read More

Alleged Shoplifter Steals Over $2,000 in Hunting Items and More from Local Sports Store

Feb 18, 2022 at 10:38 am by WGNS

Another shoplifting incident has Murfreesboro Police asking the community for help in identifying one subject who was caught on camera.It was the day before Valentine’s.... Read More

Habibi Hookah Café Murder Suspect - TBI Most Wanted - arrested in Colorado

Feb 18, 2022 at 05:53 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A collaborative effort between the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD), Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), the United States Marshals O.... Read More
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Mother, son arrested after detectives seize drugs, guns, and money

Feb 17, 2022 at 11:07 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  – A mother and son were arrested on drug and firearms charges after members of the Murfreesboro Police Department Special Investigations Divisi.... Read More
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UPDATE: MPD Served warrant at Habibi Hookah Café on Wednesday - in relation to the murder this past Saturday night

Feb 16, 2022 at 06:34 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  – We have more details on the murder that took place in a parking lot on Middle Tennessee Boulevard this past Saturday.The Murfreesboro Police.... Read More

Student charged after Smyrna High School threat

Feb 16, 2022 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

School resource officers identified and charged a Smyrna High School student today who was accused of threatening the school Tuesday night, an SRO sergeant said.“The p.... Read More

Smyrna Police investigating forged prescription and separate credit card fraud cases

Feb 15, 2022 at 10:09 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are working on two different open cases that they need the public’s help on.The first case involves an unknown culprit who allegedly tried to pass off.... Read More

WANTED: Jamar Adam Marks

Feb 12, 2022 at 07:51 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  More on the early Saturday morning (2/12/2022) shooting in the parking lot at Habibi Hookah Café (1644 Middle Tennessee Blvd.). Warrants have been.... Read More
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UPDATE: Murfreesboro fatal shooting victim identified, suspect still at large

Feb 12, 2022 at 06:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The fatal shooting victim in the overnight shooting at Habibi Hookah Café has been identified as 35-year-old Brandon Anderson of M.... Read More