Tennessee law enforcement

Murfreesboro Police to Use Rapid DNA Testing to Catch Criminals Faster

May 06, 2026 at 10:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - The Murfreesboro Police Department is transitioning into a new era of crime-fighting through the implementation of rapid DNA technology. Crimina.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy Chief Receives Top Honors from Tennessee Corrections Institute

Apr 28, 2026 at 08:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson was named Middle Tennessee Jail Administrator of the Year on Thursday by the Tennessee Cor.... Read More

Eight Charged as Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Wraps Knoxville Human Trafficking Operation

Apr 24, 2026 at 10:36 am by WGNS News

EAST TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Knoxville Police Department concluded a two-day undercover operation this week, resulting in the arre.... Read More

Wilson County Grand Jury Indicts Former City Workers for Property Theft After TBI Investigation

Apr 20, 2026 at 06:03 pm by WGNS News

MT. JULIET, Tenn. - North of Rutherford County in neighboring Wilson County, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has made two arrests. What makes this story stand out,.... 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

K-9 Bora Gains New Partner as Officer Jonathan McCall Completes Handler Certification

Nov 18, 2025 at 04:48 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – The La Vergne Police Department is proud to recognize Officer Jonathan McCall and K-9 Bora as the city’s newest K-9 team, bringing together.... Read More

La Vergne Police Rescue Newborn, Arrest Suspect in Kidnapping Case

Oct 28, 2025 at 09:36 am by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. — La Vergne Police officers demonstrated swift and coordinated teamwork during a recent emergency call involving a kidnapped newborn baby. According to.... Read More

Smithville Man Charged After Ring Camera Captures Alleged Assault on 11-Year-Old

Oct 23, 2025 at 11:35 pm by WGNS News

SMITHVILLE, Tenn. — A Smithville man faces child abuse charges after police say he was caught on camera striking an 11-year-old boy in the face — not once, but twi.... Read More

Fake Tag Traffic Stop Leads to Stolen Gun from Smyrna, Stolen Truck from Antioch, and Arrest of Wanted Man

Oct 15, 2025 at 07:59 pm by WGNS News

LEBANON, Tenn. — What started as a routine traffic stop quickly turned into a major arrest after officers discovered a stolen gun, a stolen vehicle, and a wanted s.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Case

Oct 15, 2025 at 06:53 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Investigators with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection.... Read More

Teen Arrested After 11-Hour Murfreesboro Standoff in Fatal Shooting Case

Oct 13, 2025 at 03:04 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A 17-year-old male wanted in connection with a fatal shooting on North Academy Street was taken into custody late Friday night, Oct. 10, fo.... Read More

Fire Leads to Drug and Gun Bust at La Vergne Business, Police Confirm Ongoing Investigation

Oct 08, 2025 at 05:24 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – For the past six months, the La Vergne Police Department has been investigating a local business suspected of the illegal distribution of marijuana. T.... Read More

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