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Person who Steals Trailer Heads Towards Murfreesboro on I-24 - Where is the Thief Now? - And - Should Trailers be Registered with the State?

Jan 12, 2023 at 08:07 pm by WGNS News

In Tennessee, there's no requirement to register utility trailers, boat trailers or farm trailers, which often make trailers a target for thieves. But, that could soon chang.... Read More

59-Year-Old Woman in Murfreesboro Reported as Missing

Jan 09, 2023 at 03:46 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Murfreesboro Police Department is asking for help in another missing person case. Authorities report that 59-year-old Norma Ramos was reported missing b.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Reported as Missing

Dec 23, 2022 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) CASE CANCELED - A Be On the Lookout (BOLO) for a man who was reported missing by his family in the Murfreesboro area has been canceled. Murfreesboro Po.... Read More

Rutherford County DUI Numbers Increase During Holiday Season

Dec 21, 2022 at 08:19 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Traffic enforcement continues to be a peak priority for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and deputies will continue to hold monthly o.... Read More

UPDATE: Vehicle Break-Ins, Shoplifting and More during the Holiday Season

Dec 16, 2022 at 08:50 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The holiday season is giving way to a number of crimes, with some of the most common cases worked by Murfreesboro Police being shoplifting, vehicle break-in.... Read More

Death of Inmate at Coffee County Jail on Monday Remains Under Investigation

Dec 14, 2022 at 11:19 pm by WGNS News

(COFFEE COUNTY, TN) In nearby Coffee County, the death of an inmate at the local jail remains under investigation. The man, whose name has not been released, became ill during.... Read More

32 Defendants Convicted After Decade of Violent Crime

Dec 12, 2022 at 11:14 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The final six defendants in a RICO conspiracy operating out of Clarksville, Tennessee, were sentenced last week in U.S. District Court, announced U.S..... Read More

Authorities Need Name or Whereabouts of Subject After Vehicles Burglarized in Beechgrove Area

Dec 08, 2022 at 08:01 pm by WGNS News

(Beechgrove, TN) Down the street in nearby Bedford County, the Sheriff's Office is asking for the help of area residents. Deputies report the unknown woman used the drive-thru.... Read More

Shoplifting Continues to be a Big Problem - Murfreesboro Alone has Recorded Over 300 Theft Cases Since Oct. 1

Dec 08, 2022 at 05:53 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Shoplifting continues to be a costly problem for area retailers in Rutherford County. In Murfreesboro, the Chief of Police and the Mayor have been in contac.... Read More

Man Arrested for False Sexual Assault Report About a Bedford County Law Enforcement Officer

Dec 08, 2022 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY – A Cowan, Tennessee man faces charges of filing a false report following an investigation by special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigati.... Read More

Felony Lane Gang Participant Sentenced To Federal Prison

Dec 05, 2022 at 08:51 pm by WGNS News

More news on the Felony Lane Gang, which is a gang that has been mentioned in past media releases by the Murfreesboro Police Department. The most recent report from the MPD in.... Read More

MURFREESBORO UPDATE: December 4, 2020 Murder Case Bound Over to a Grand Jury

Dec 05, 2022 at 12:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Rutherford County Courts found probable cause to present a murder case from December of 2020 to a Grand Jury… That was Rutherford County.... Read More

Over $10,000 Allegedly Stolen from Area Walmart

Nov 28, 2022 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) Detectives are looking for three people who stole more than $10,000 from the La Vergne Walmart last month. The pictured individuals were allegedly part of.... Read More

UPDATE: Nashville Man Wanted by Police for Fatal Crash that Killed Antioch Man

Nov 17, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

UPDATE - (Middle Tennessee) Authorities in Middle Tennessee are on the lookout for a suspect who was believed to have been involved in an accident that claimed the life of at.... Read More

Suspect arrested for September fatal shooting in fast-food restaurant parking lot

Oct 21, 2022 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives, with assistance from the La Vergne Police Department, arrest a man on T.... Read More

Police Looking to Identify Men Involved in Parking Lot Shooting

Oct 19, 2022 at 08:29 pm by WGNS Radio News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) Detectives are looking to identify several people involved in a shooting at a La Vergne parking lot earlier this week. Officers were called to the Walgreen.... Read More

17-Year-Old Girl Injured in Rockvale Shooting

Oct 19, 2022 at 07:56 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: The teen who was shot in what was labeled as an accidental shooting on Wednesday has died. See the updated news story HERE. The previous release from the Rutherford Co.... Read More

Homeless man says the driver of a BMW gave him a ride, but left with his backpack

Oct 17, 2022 at 09:43 pm by WGNS Radio News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Being kicked while you’re down is one of the worst feelings a human can feel… but it’s something that many of us face at one point or.... Read More

Police arrest three people on auto burglary, weapon, and drug charges

Oct 13, 2022 at 01:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department officers arrest three men who were reportedly breaking into cars in the Rocky Lane area Sunday, Oct. 9. Two of the m.... Read More

Virginia man charged with making threats at Smyrna High School

Oct 12, 2022 at 08:21 pm by WGNS News

Making threats against Smyrna High School resulted in the arrest of a Virginia man Tuesday, Sheriff’s Detective Lt. Chuck Barnes said. Suspect Bobby Shabazz Cole of Roan.... Read More