Rutherford County Sheriff’s

Secret Santa and Mrs. Claus Spread Holiday Cheer in Rutherford County

Dec 21, 2023 at 12:12 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a heartwarming display of generosity, Secret Santa and Mrs. Claus have brought unexpected smiles to families in Rutherford County this Chris.... Read More

Cannon County Jail Escapee Captured After 2-Months of Freedom

Aug 29, 2023 at 06:59 am by WGNS News

CANNON COUNTY, TN - A man who escaped custody of the Cannon County Sheriff’s Department this past June, was recaptured on Monday, August 28, 2023. Looking back to June,.... Read More

Residents help Sheriff's Deputies and K9s During Searches for Cannon County Escapees

Jul 13, 2023 at 02:05 pm by WGNS News

CANNON COUNTY, TN - Cannon County residents opened their homes and provided water for teams of Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies and their K9 partners that were sea.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Bike Patrol, an Effective Team

Jun 06, 2023 at 08:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - People are invited to visit with Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies who ride bicycles during community events. Cpl. Austin Watson leads th.... Read More

Drug Take Back Day is on April 21st and April 22nd in Rutherford County

Apr 19, 2023 at 10:34 pm by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN - Friday - The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is gearing up for National Drug Take Back Day, so now's the time to clean out your medicine cab.... Read More

New Rutherford County Sheriff's Patrol Deputies Complete Orientation Program

Mar 22, 2023 at 11:22 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Five patrol deputies in training received badges from Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh Friday. The sheriff presented the badges to new patrol deputies are.... Read More

SCAM ALERT: Unknown Con-Artist Calling Rutherford County Residents Claiming to be a Williamson County Sheriff's Dept. Lieutenant

Mar 07, 2023 at 09:54 am by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office reports another scam is hitting residents in our community. This most recent scam involves a fake law enforcement officer who clai.... Read More

Local Resident Volunteers to Make Hats and Quilts for the Elderly

Nov 16, 2022 at 11:22 am by WGNS News

Volunteers from a local non-profit that focus on elderly residents in our community, help others by volunteering their time to check on seniors who live alone or who lack fami.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office warns of MORE Scams Using the Names of Real Deputies

Sep 20, 2022 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Another reminder to be watching out for scam-artist... On Tuesday,  the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said to beware of scams whe.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office first woman deputy, detective dies Tuesday

Sep 02, 2022 at 07:50 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) Carolyn McGowen, 63, Rutherford County Sheriff’s first certified woman deputy and first woman detective, died Tuesday. McGowen started her.... Read More

8-New Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputies and 13-New Murfreesboro Police Officers

Jun 25, 2022 at 06:05 pm by WGNS

  There are 21-new law enforcement officers in our community. Of that number, 8-Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies (photo above) and 13-Murfreesboro Police Offic.... Read More

After multiple cases of running away from home, young woman joins U.S. Navy with the Encouragement of Local Law Enforcement

Jun 09, 2022 at 02:55 pm by WGNS

  Macy Bowman felt desperate after running away from home multiple times, living with friends and failing to complete high school. Thanks to a team of sheriff’s de.... Read More

You're invited to the Sheriff's Citizens Academy

Mar 18, 2022 at 11:45 am by WGNS

Residents may practice handgun safety and ride with a deputy during the free Sheriff’s Citizens Academy class beginning Tuesday, April 5. Classes will be for 10 w.... Read More

100th Episode of the Rutherford County District Attorney's Show on WGNS Radio

Feb 04, 2022 at 09:22 am by Producer

Friday (02/04/2022) marked the 100th Episode of the Rutherford County District Attorney's Show on WGNS Radio, hosted on the first Friday of each month by retired Rutherford Co.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Injured in Crash

Aug 10, 2021 at 08:14 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy suffered injuries while directing traffic at a construction zone Tuesday (8/10/2021) on Interstate 840 near Sul.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sgt. headed to new career as a Blackman Educator

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:31 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office recently honored Sgt. Jimmy Cassidy. Sgt. Cassidy served the county for 22 years. He was part of the Sheriff's Services Unit.Cassi.... Read More