Murfreesboro Police Department

Authorities Seek Information on Missing Teen Cecilia Sarmadi

Oct 17, 2025 at 07:18 am by WGNS News

SEE UPDATED NEWS STORY HERE MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Cecilia Sarmadi.... Read More

From Tragedy to Triumph: How Tennessee Law Enforcement and a Community Helped Save Little Riley

Oct 14, 2025 at 09:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

Riley, 3, captured law enforcement officers’ hearts when they saved her after her father killed her mother in North Carolina, abducted her and crashed their vehicle .... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Deadly Murfreesboro Shooting on North Academy Street

Oct 11, 2025 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Murfreesboro Police have arrested a suspect in connection with Thursday night’s deadly shooting on North Academy Street. The shooting.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro Growth Plans, Scarecrow Season, and Local Heroes | Oct. 10, 2025

Oct 10, 2025 at 04:15 am by Dalton Barrett

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: 🏗️ Murfreesboro on the Move: City officials prepare to review two major development proposals — one on Franklin Ro.... Read More

In Depth: From Local Leads to Federal Rescues - Murfreesboro Police and ICAC Stop Crimes Against Children

Oct 08, 2025 at 10:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — In today’s digital age, the Internet is both a powerful tool for learning and a dangerous frontier for exploitation. Every day, predator.... Read More

Murfreesboro Officer Stays with Injured Dog, Shares His Lunch in Touching Act of Compassion

Oct 05, 2025 at 09:16 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A Murfreesboro police officer is being recognized for an act of compassion that turned a routine animal call into a powerful reminder of emp.... Read More

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UPDATE: Three Injured in Midday Crash on NW Broad Street in Murfreesboro

Sep 17, 2025 at 06:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A two-vehicle accident in Murfreesboro on Wednesday around noon resulted in three people being injured. The crash occurred in front of or next to.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police: FALSE Active Shooter Call at MTSU

Sep 16, 2025 at 01:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Reports of an active shooter on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) on Tuesday were confirmed to be completely false, accordin.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect Accused of Opening Fire on Crowd in Old Fort Park was Free on Bond when Shooting Unfolded

Sep 15, 2025 at 09:55 pm by WGNS News

MONDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Murfreesboro, TN – Here’s an update on Tavarious Chambers, the suspect charged by Murfreesboro Police with six counts of attempted first-.... Read More

Murfreesboro Murder Suspect Juan Charco Scheduled for Court Plea Hearing on Friday

Sep 03, 2025 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - While past court dates for a scheduled plea hearing in a Murfreesboro murder case were granted continuances earlier this year, it now appears the hearing.... Read More

Murfreesboro Woman Arrested After Hit-and-Run at South Church Street Kroger

Aug 26, 2025 at 10:50 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – WGNS has learned more about a hit-and-run incident that occurred in the parking lot of Kroger on South Church Street this past Sunday (August 24, 2025.... Read More

Hit-and-Run Crash Investigation at South Church St. Grocery Store Parking Lot

Aug 25, 2025 at 04:53 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday evening (Aug. 24) in the parking lot of the Kroger on S. Church Stree.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen and Captain Clayton Williams join host Dr. Bill Kraus

Jul 24, 2025 at 10:11 am by Producer

Suspect in Custody After Active Shooter Incident at Smyrna Liquor Store

Jul 16, 2025 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) – A gunman who opened fire inside Legacy Wine and Spirits on Lee Victory Parkway Tuesday afternoon was taken into custody after a tense four-hour st.... Read More

LPR Technology Linking Crimes, License Plates and Cities in Tennessee

Jul 08, 2025 at 07:29 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Police departments throughout Middle Tennessee continue to benefit from advanced license plate reader (LPR) technology, which is proving to be.... Read More

Murfreesboro Woman’s $60 Table Deal Turns Into $30 Mystery and a Police Report

Jun 27, 2025 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – A woman trying to make a quick $60 by selling two tables on Facebook Marketplace found herself short-changed—and tabled—when the buyer pul.... Read More

Two Teens Missing from Murfreesboro Area, Believed to Be Runaways

Jun 18, 2025 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating two teenage girls who have been reported as missing runaways from the Murfree.... Read More

Man Opens Fire at Murfreesboro Bar, Injures One

Jun 15, 2025 at 03:37 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A 48-year-old man was arrested early Sunday after allegedly opening fire inside a local bar, injuring a patron and causing property damage, a.... Read More

Theft Ring Broken Up...4 arrested, warrant on 5th subject

Jun 13, 2025 at 03:12 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A multi-agency effort led by the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD), with assistance from the Lebanon Police Department (LPD), has dismantled a retail t.... Read More

SUV driver faces DUI and gun charges after crashing into utility poles

Jun 06, 2025 at 04:01 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – More on the crash that downed power poles on NW Broad Street at Medical Center Parkway Friday morning (6/6/2025), Murfreesboro Police repo.... Read More