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Owner of Pinnacle Stables in Christiana is Now Facing 31-Charges with 19-Charges Dealing with Sexual Offenses

Nov 17, 2023 at 01:21 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -  WGNS has an update to a story involving the owner of a horse stable who is also a riding instructor in Christiana. Jason Lancaster of Panther C.... Read More

Older Teen Put's an End to Sibling Being Raped by 75-Year-Old Murfreesboro Man

Oct 23, 2023 at 06:50 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A conviction has been confirmed in a case that involved a local grandfather raping a juvenile. In this case, an older sibling helped to pu.... Read More

Saint Andrews Drive Man Sentenced to 72-Years in Prison for Rape of a Child

Oct 10, 2023 at 10:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A convicted felon who lived on Saint Andrews Drive in Murfreesboro allegedly fled the area after allegations of child rape arose. Eric Branch, who was 34-.... Read More

Man Convicted of Rape and Assault Appeals, but Appellate Court Sides with Trial Court

Oct 09, 2023 at 06:03 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN – A man convicted of aggravated rape in a Rutherford County jury trial has filed an appeal. Marco Luciano Cianfarani, who was also convicte.... Read More
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Horseback Riding Coach / Former Educator Remains Jailed and Awaiting Future Court Dates After Rape Allegations

Oct 02, 2023 at 08:07 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County,  TN  - WGNS has more news on the owner of a horse stable in Christiana who was charged in the rape of a teenage girl. The suspect is a for.... Read More

Suspect Charged with Multiple Rape Charges, More Victims Possible

Sep 30, 2023 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County,  TN  - A stable owner was charged with multiple counts of rape of a teenaged girl after an extensive investigation, a Rutherford County Sheriff&rs.... Read More

Cheer Coach who Trained Teens Inside Premier Athletics in Franklin Facing Multiple Sex Charges

Aug 02, 2023 at 11:20 pm by WGNS News

In neighboring Williamson County, a cheerleading coach from a popular Franklin facility is behind bars on sex crime charges. James So, 27, was arrested last night following gr.... Read More

Former Head of YMCA in Murfreesboro Sentenced to 11-Years in Prison

Jul 17, 2023 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – WGNS has more news on a Rutherford County man who was charged with multiple counts of rape - - the same man who once headed the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Accused of Raping Women While They Were Unconscious; MPD Attempting to Identify More Victims

Jul 13, 2023 at 09:18 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - UPDATED – An investigation is underway by the Murfreesboro Police Department Special Victims Unit (SVU) and detectives are hoping to identify sev.... Read More

Man Charged with the Attempted Rape of a 72-Year-Old

Jun 22, 2023 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - A day of relentless investigation following Wednesday morning’s attempted stranger rape of a 72-year-old woman who lives in the Cumberland Gardens neig.... Read More

Local Fitness Coordinator / Former YMCA Director Found Guilty in Murfreesboro Rape Case - One Additional Case of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Pending

May 05, 2023 at 05:45 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A man by the name of Richard Lawrence Canada was found guilty on 8-counts of rape this week in the Rutherford County Courtroom of Chancellor Ho.... Read More

Man Convicted of Rape Sentenced to 17-Years in Prison This Week in Murfreesboro

Mar 02, 2023 at 10:55 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: (MURFREESBORO, TENN.) – A man who was arrested and charged with rape by Murfreesboro Police has been convicted and sentenced by the Circuit Courts of R.... Read More

Female Allegedly Held Captive for 3-Days, Resulting in Suspect Being Charged with Rape and Kidnapping

Nov 29, 2022 at 01:24 pm by WGNS News

(WARREN COUNTY, TN) In nearby Warren County, a man was charged with kidnapping and rape after allegedly holding a woman captive for three daysm according to Sheriff Jacki.... Read More

UPDATED: More Details on Smyrna Man Convicted for 2020 Rape on Florence Road in Murfreesboro

Nov 03, 2022 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) - UPDATED - We have more details on the conviction of a 41-year-old Smyrna, TN man who was found guilty on multiple rape charges late last month. Ilaz N.... Read More

Smyrna Man Found Guilty of Sexual Offenses Committed during a Party at a Florence Road Home in 2020

Oct 21, 2022 at 09:55 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) A 41-year-old Smyrna, TN man was found guilty on rape charges October 21st and is now awaiting sentencing. Ilaz Neziri was arrested under a sealed.... Read More

Rape Conviction Confirmed - Murfreesboro Man Added to TN Sex Offender Registry

Jun 16, 2022 at 07:44 pm by WGNS

WGNS confirmed the suspect in a 2020 rape investigation has officially been convicted on two counts of rape. 31-Year-old Joshua D. Walton of Murfreesboro was added to the Se.... Read More

Bedford County man facing rape of a child charges

Jun 08, 2022 at 10:00 am by WGNS

A Bedford County man is behind bars after multiple charges involving child sex abuse. According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department, Rustin Bowen, age 37, is now.... Read More

Murfreesboro man facing rape charge - Past charges recently heard in court

Jun 02, 2022 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

We have more news on a subject who was arrested on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Rutherford County for rape. Joshua Walton was taken into custody on the same day that he was schedul.... Read More

Aggravated Statutory Rape Suspect Pleads GUILTY in Murfreesboro

Mar 04, 2022 at 10:56 am by WGNS

A 31-year-old man arrested on charges of rape in 2021, has been convicted in Murfreesboro.Prior to his arrest, Billy Frank Savage was said to be on the run for over a year, af.... Read More

Pastor on Trial for Rape Thursday Found Dead in Murfreesboro Parking Garage as Jury was Deliberating

Dec 02, 2021 at 04:39 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: A Florida pastor who was accused of raping two young girls while visiting Murfreesboro in 2014 went before the Rutherford County Courts on Thursday (12/02/2021) for t.... Read More