Smyrna Police

UPDATE: 34-Year Old Nicholas Patterson Died In Smyrna Gas Station Shooting

Aug 30, 2022 at 08:48 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA)  Smyrna police have released the name of the clerk who was shot to death around 3:00 o'clock Tuesday morning (8/30/2022) at the Shell convenience store on StoneC.... Read More

Smyrna Chief of Police Kevin Arnold announces retirement

Aug 23, 2022 at 09:14 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN - Town of Smyrna Police Chief, Kevin Arnold, has announced his retirement after 33 years of dedicated service to the Town and its citizens. During his tenure with t.... Read More

UPDATE: Stolen Golf Cart Located and Suspect Charged Accordingly

Aug 17, 2022 at 09:59 am by WGNS

WGNS has more news on the theft of a golf cart that occurred in Smyrna on August 5th. Evidently, the young man allegedly stole the cart from the Smyrna Municipal Golf Course a.... Read More

Smyrna Police Investigating 2-Seperate Cases: Stolen Golf Cart and Amazon Package Theft

Aug 15, 2022 at 07:46 pm by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are trying to determine the identity of a subject who allegedly stole an Amazon package that was delivered to a local business (See photos above). The unknow.... Read More

Three Armed Men Wanted After Allegedly Trying to Break-Into Apartment

Aug 11, 2022 at 06:25 pm by WGNS

The Smyrna Police Department is looking for three individuals who allegedly tried breaking into an apartment unit at Laurelwood Apartments. One man was armed with a pistol and.... Read More

Rutherford County: Alleged Debit Card Fraud Case in Smyrna and Nashville

Jul 18, 2022 at 07:44 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, the Police Department is in the midst of an investigation involving a debit/credit card fraud case that adds up to more a loss of over $2,000. Evidently, the case s.... Read More

$2,000 in Men's Active Wear Allegedly Shoplifted from Rutherford County Store

Jul 12, 2022 at 02:27 pm by WGNS

Smyrna Police are asking for the public's help in a large shoplifting case that remains under investigation. Authorities report on June 14, 2022, the individuals pictured (.... Read More

Reduce Your Risk of Auto Burglaries

Jul 09, 2022 at 08:21 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Smyrna is seeing an increase in auto burglaries.  The Smyrna Police Department reminds everyone to remove your valuables from your car. Car burglars are.... Read More
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Smyrna Police and Fire-Rescue Busy Friday Afternoon

Jul 09, 2022 at 05:27 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Friday (7/8/2022) afternoon was busy for first responders in Smyrna. It started with a multi-vehicle personal injury crash near the intersection of Nissan Blvd. a.... Read More

Smyrna Police Arrest Juvenile in Recent Auto Burglaries and Theft of Vehicle Case

Jun 30, 2022 at 02:30 pm by WGNS

A juvenile is facing four felony charges after allegedly breaking into cars and stealing a car Tuesday, according to the Smyrna Police Department. The incident occurred alon.... Read More

Investigation Results in 4 Arrests and the recovery of 5 handguns and 2 Stolen Vehicles

Jun 29, 2022 at 09:55 am by WGNS

An investigation by detectives in Nashville on Monday led to four arrests and the recovery of two stolen vehicles, five handguns, six key fobs, 3.7 grams of cocaine, 60 grams.... Read More

Former MTSU Employee accused of Stalking Woman on Campus and Impersonating Police Officer

Jun 29, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

UPDATED (06/28/22): We have more news on a subject who was arrested for allegedly stalking a woman on the MTSU campus. The accused suspect, who is now a former employee of the.... Read More

Smyrna Police Looking for Suspect in Case Involving Multiple Vehicle Break-ins

Jun 25, 2022 at 06:56 pm by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are on the lookout for a man who is a Person of Interest in multiple car burglaries. Most recently on June 17th, the man pictured above this story is accus.... Read More

Murfreesboro Men Struggle for Suspects Gun in Nashville Gas Station Incident, Suspect and One Victim Shot

Jun 21, 2022 at 05:35 pm by WGNS

One Murfreesboro man was shot in Nashville early Monday morning and a second man, also from Murfreesboro, fired back at the suspect. As a result of the shooting, Metro Polic.... 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

Quick Change Scam ends with Alleged Theft of $1,000

Jun 14, 2022 at 07:40 pm by WGNS

What appears to have been a quick-change scam ended with a Walmart customer allegedly stealing $1,000. The incident was reported at the Walmart on Old Fort Parkway late last.... Read More
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Pedestrian Dies...Hit by SUV on MLK Blvd.

Jun 03, 2022 at 07:28 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A pedestrian who was attempting to cross Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard around 6:50PM Friday night (6/3/2022) was hit by an SUV. The man was p.... Read More
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Friday Lunchtime Swift Water Rescue of 2-Teens from Stones River

Jun 03, 2022 at 05:39 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Around lunchtime Friday (6/3/2022) two teens were clinging to trees in the fast moving Stones River near the Searcy Street Greenway trailhead. The 18-year.... Read More

Barcode Trickery, shoplifting at a variety of Walmart Stores and more

Jun 03, 2022 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

In cases of shoplifting, you often hear about thieves who simply steal merchandise and leave. But, is switching price tags considered the same as simply picking up an item and.... Read More

Man trying to buy marijuana gets robbed at gunpoint

Jun 03, 2022 at 12:15 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police were flagged down by a man who wanted to report a robbery, after attempting to purchase marijuana. The man told police after he dropped off his significant.... Read More