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Update on First Degree Murder Case: Suspect Accused of Killing his Father

Sep 15, 2020 at 10:09 am by WGNS

Murder suspect Tanner Lancaster appeared before Rutherford County Judge David Bragg. The case against Lancaster will move forward with a review date nearing. District Attorney.... Read More

Walter Hill area Storage Building Break-In

Sep 11, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS

Do you know the owner of this SUV?A female driver and two male passengers are wanted for questioning about storage unit burglaries in the Walter Hill area. The photos were rel.... Read More

Auto Burglaries off off the Manchester Highway

Sep 11, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office reports that multiple car burglaries may have been the work of the same thieves. In at least one case, those thieves have been cau.... Read More

UPDATE: 9-11 Ceremony at Sheriff's Office is Virtual

Sep 08, 2020 at 03:18 pm by WGNS

The Rutherfor County Sheriff's Office will once again remember the fallen on 9-11. This year, the event will be on FaceBook, as explained by Sgt. Chris Erwin...Again, the even.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office: National Dog Day honors dogs who put their lives on the line

Aug 26, 2020 at 11:24 am by WGNS

  National Dog Day helps rescue dogs and honors dogs who put their lives on the line.The Sheriff’s Office celebrates the day by honoring the K9 Unit of eight deput.... Read More

Man Arrested after Allegedly Locking Woman in Bedroom for 2 Days

Aug 24, 2020 at 04:11 pm by WGNS

A man was charged after he allegedly assaulted a woman, kept in her bedroom two days and took her phone so she could not call for help, a sheriff’s deputy reported.John.... Read More

Pointing Gun at Off Duty Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy Lands One in Jail

Aug 17, 2020 at 04:45 pm by WGNS

Another driver allegedly pointed a handgun at an off-duty Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy as they were traveling Sunday afternoon on Interstate 24 near the Medical Ce.... Read More

Registered Sex Offender from Christiana, TN and Former Murfreesboro Band Teacher to see new trial after Appeal

Aug 17, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

A Christiana man by the name of LaVar Jernigan who is a convicted sex offender will see a new trial in the future.In 2013, Jernigan was arrested outside of Hobgood Elementary.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputies never know how they affect people’s lives when answering calls

Jul 08, 2020 at 10:14 am by WGNS

Deputy Quentin Snook was mourning the death of a close friend last year, who just lost his life by a heroin overdose.Dispatchers sent him to a call where he met to a young mot.... Read More

Fatal Shooting investigated by TBI in Smithville

Jul 02, 2020 at 11:56 am by WGNS

Names have now been released in a fatal shooting which occurred a week ago at a residence on Carter Drive in DeKalb County, TN.The deceased has been identified as 24 year old.... Read More

Bedford County Deputy Indicted on Rape Charge

Jun 30, 2020 at 02:54 pm by scott

BEDFORD COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Bedford County Deputy, charged with a sexu.... Read More