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Opioid abuse continues in Rutherford County and Throughout Tennessee

Feb 17, 2022 at 03:47 pm by WGNS

Opioid abuse continues to be a concern, despite efforts by the state to limit the number of pills that can be prescribed to patients. Erica Herndon with the Prevention Coali.... Read More

Man suspected of robberies in Coffee, surrounding counties has been arrested

Feb 17, 2022 at 02:36 pm by WGNS

A man who was wanted for several alleged robberies in nearby communities has been caught.The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department has charged 41-Rodney C. Gilliam of.... 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

UPDATE: Authorities still searching for car involved in a pedestrian hit and run incident

Feb 16, 2022 at 09:57 am by WGNS

The Smyrna Police Department (SPD) continues to search for a vehicle that reportedly struck a pedestrian and then fled the scene. The incident took place just before 6:00 PM,.... 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

Juvenile Missing 2-Months

Feb 14, 2022 at 11:32 pm by WGNS

(La VERGNE, TN)  A La Vergne juvenile has been reported missing from her guardian's home for approximately two-months. Lindsay N. Johnson was last seen on December 15, 20.... 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
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Over $620-Thousand in Cash Confiscated During Traffic Stop in Murfreesboro

Feb 11, 2022 at 08:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A routine traffic stop by Murfreesboro Police Department Directed Patrol Unit officers nets nearly three-quarters of a million dollars, drugs,.... Read More

Purse Theft Case is Open and Under Investigation

Feb 11, 2022 at 12:19 pm by WGNS

What detectives are labeling as a “Person of Interest” in a purse theft case, has yet to be located by Murfreesboro Police. The woman, whose name is unknown, was b.... Read More

Shoplifting Case Valued at Over $4,000 in Murfreesboro

Feb 11, 2022 at 10:59 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Property Crimes unit is investigating a shoplifting incident that cost one store over $4,000.Detectives are trying to identify two subjects captured on.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Department adds first mental health co-responder

Feb 11, 2022 at 09:47 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  – The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) has partnered with Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System in adding the department's first men.... Read More

Looking Back: Caliber Collision employees aid in the capture of an inmate escapee

Feb 11, 2022 at 09:41 am by WGNS

In a recap to a story, you heard first on WGNS about a Benton County inmate who escaped while being transported to another county, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.... Read More

Subject reportedly steals leaf blower, weed eater and ladder from the storage shed of a Rutherford County home

Feb 11, 2022 at 07:38 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft case that involves a man who reportedly broke into a storage shed on February 3, 2022. The incident occur.... Read More

If signed into law, new bill to increase liability protections for police departments and officers during pursuits in Tennessee

Feb 09, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

Tennessee Republican lawmakers filed legislation last week to increase liability protections for officers in pursuit of a fleeing suspect.According to House Bill 2605, la.... Read More

TBI: Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation in Sumner County Resulted in Arrests of 13 Men

Feb 09, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Hendersonville Police Department, Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Invest.... Read More

LSD, Mushrooms and Ecstasy Recovered in a Murfreesboro Police Undercover Sting

Feb 08, 2022 at 01:38 pm by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  In an undercover operation headed by the Murfreesboro Police Department Special Investigation Narcotics Unit,  authorities.... Read More

Man arrested for multiple vehicle thefts and break-ins in Murfreesboro

Feb 04, 2022 at 03:49 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) On Thursday evening (2/3/2022) Murfreesboro Police found a man wanted for questioning with several auto theft and burglary charges. Brett Smith was asleep.... Read More
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