Murfreesboro Police Department

Trial Delayed for Murfreesboro Traveling Minister Benjamin Garlick in Child Abuse Case

Apr 28, 2026 at 08:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The trial for a traveling minister and his estranged wife facing numerous child sex abuse charges has been delayed. Benjamin Garlick, 34, was origin.... Read More

UPDATE: Second Suspect Arrested in Murfreesboro Armored Truck Robbery

Apr 24, 2026 at 08:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro police detectives, in coordination with the Metro Nashville Police Department and the FBI, have arrested a second suspect in connection with th.... Read More

License Plate Readers Lead to Arrests After South Rutherford Boulevard Armed Robbery

Apr 20, 2026 at 03:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Murfreesboro police leveraged advanced surveillance technology to apprehend two suspects allegedly involved in an armed robbery at a local CBD and vape s.... Read More

Names Released in Murder Case After Woman Found Dead at Home in Murfreesboro

Apr 10, 2026 at 10:23 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS UPDATE) - Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit have confirmed the identities of both the victim and the s.... Read More

MPD Violent Crime Unit Investigates Death on Tinnell Court--One Arrest Made!

Apr 09, 2026 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

SEE UPDATED NEWS ARTICLE WITH NAMES HERE PREVIOUS REPORT: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro police are investigating a death discovered Wednesday on Tinnell Cou.... Read More

Scams, Safe Zones, and Squad Cars: A Murfreesboro Police Update

Apr 01, 2026 at 11:35 pm by WGNS News

Join host Scott Walker on WGNS Action Line for a deep-dive conversation with the leadership of the Murfreesboro Police Department, featuring Chief Michael Bowen and Captain Cl.... Read More

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Early‑Morning Bomb Threat at MPD Temporarily Closed N. Highland

Mar 31, 2026 at 06:38 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: It is important to note that the bomb threat has been deemed a false call at the MPD. Public Information Officer Larry Flowers told WGNS News that the "All Cle.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Salutes Our First Responders--Service on the Front Lines

Mar 24, 2026 at 10:21 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - First Responder Wellness Week (March 23–29) is now underway across the country, Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is usi.... Read More

Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Woman Found Dead in Mobile Home

Mar 22, 2026 at 11:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A 33-year-old man is in custody following a homicide investigation that began Thursday, March 19, after Murfreesboro Police discovered a deceased w.... Read More

Life Without Parole: The Legacy of the 2008 Murfreesboro O’Charley’s Tragedy

Mar 06, 2026 at 01:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Eighteen years and one month ago, the city of Murfreesboro was shaken by a senseless act of violence on Memorial Boulevard. Across from what was then Jones.... Read More

911 Tapes, a Past Murder in Murfreesboro & Interlocutory Appeals: A Deep Dive into Rutherford County Justice

Mar 06, 2026 at 10:47 am by WGNS News

PODCAST (WGNS) - Join host J. Paul Newman, a retired Rutherford County Assistant District Attorney and Assistant District Attorney General Trevor Lynch as they pull.... Read More

Masked Suspect Steals $10,000 in THC Products from Murfreesboro Vape Shop (With Video)

Feb 12, 2026 at 02:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are searching for a man accused of stealing approximately $10,000 worth of THC products f.... Read More

Murfreesboro Crime Trends Improve; Chief Bowen Talks Technology and More

Feb 11, 2026 at 01:32 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: On the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sat down with Michael Bowen, Chief of the Murfreesboro Police Department, for a comprehensive discussion on crime trends ac.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Report Broad Crime Declines While Rape and Arson See Small Uptick

Feb 11, 2026 at 12:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – New data released by the Murfreesboro Police Department paints an encouraging picture for Tennessee’s fastest-growing major city. According to P.... Read More

Early‑Morning Shooting Under Investigation on Sulphur Springs Road near W. Northfield Blvd.

Feb 01, 2026 at 08:16 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are investigating two unrelated shootings that occurred over the weekend in Mu.... Read More

Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School Lockdown Lifted After Reported Gun Sighting Deemed False

Jan 13, 2026 at 02:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School briefly went into lockdown after third-grade students mistakenly reported seeing a person with a gun behind the.... Read More

Warrants Issued After ATM Money Bag Theft at Murfreesboro Kroger

Dec 17, 2025 at 06:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department have identified a suspect and obtained warrants in connection with the theft of a money bag from.... Read More

MPD Investigates Unattended Death at Sonic on Middle Tennessee Boulevard

Dec 16, 2025 at 11:39 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police Department officers responded to a report of an unattended death late Monday night at a local restaurant. According to MPD, of.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Holiday Cheer, Firefighters’ Swift Response & Community Alerts | Dec. 15, 2025

Dec 16, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, December 15, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro celebrates the season as the 2025 Christmas Parade fills down.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Holiday Cheer, Firefighters’ Swift Response & Community Alerts | Dec. 15, 2025

Dec 16, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, December 15, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro celebrates the season as the 2025 Christmas Parade fills down.... Read More