Tennessee crime news

Suspect Remains Jailed as 2024 Murfreesboro Homicide Case Nears Plea Hearing This Week

Nov 10, 2025 at 07:02 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A 2024 murder case that began with an emergency call for medical help has now moved closer to resolution, as the accused killer prepares.... Read More

Two Suspects in Metro Nashville Shooting Arrested by Rutherford County Deputies

Oct 29, 2025 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Two suspects connected to the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Ja’Quan Nolan in Bellevue have been arrested by Rutherford County Sher.... Read More

UPDATE: Shelbyville Police Confirm Identities in Cemetery Vandalism Case

Oct 13, 2025 at 10:09 am by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, TN — WGNS has an update to a graveyard vandalism case that unfolded about 20 minutes south of Murfreesboro around one week ago. Authorities in neighboring B.... Read More

La Vergne Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect After Attempted Gun Sale

Aug 30, 2025 at 02:55 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN – A gun sale gone wrong unfolded on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at approximately 11:55 p.m. La Vergne Police officers responded to the parking lot of 5001 M.... Read More

Citizen Tip Leads to Arrest of Two Men in Thompson’s Station Vehicle Burglaries

Aug 14, 2025 at 09:40 pm by WGNS News

Two Florida men are behind bars after Williamson County deputies caught them breaking into vehicles at Preservation Park in Thompson’s Station on August 3. Deputies resp.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Capture Kidnapping Suspect Using Drones, K9 and License Plate Technology

Aug 06, 2025 at 07:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A man wanted for aggravated assault and kidnapping was captured late Wednesday afternoon in Murfreesboro thanks to rapid coordination betwee.... Read More

Fatal Shooting at Murfreesboro 7-Eleven During Early Morning ATM Theft Attempt

Aug 01, 2025 at 02:03 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: A customer shot and killed a suspected thief during an attempted ATM theft early Friday morning at the 7-Eleven Exxon on East Northfield Boulevard, according to M.... Read More

Guest House Burglar Causes $50K in Damage, Bites Deputy During Arrest

Jul 09, 2025 at 06:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro man is facing multiple charges after Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies say he broke into a guest house, caused about $50,00.... Read More

Man Arrested After Burglary, Car Theft, and High-Speed Chase Across County Lines

May 26, 2025 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A 21-year-old man is behind bars following a series of crimes that began with a burglary and ended in a crash after a high-speed chase.... Read More

Police Investigating String of Vehicle Burglaries in Murfreesboro; Public Asked to Help Identify Suspects

May 16, 2025 at 09:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) are actively investigating a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred between Wednesday,.... Read More

$2.5M Bond Set for Mansfield, TN Man Charged in Homicide of Murfreesboro Woman

May 14, 2025 at 10:16 am by WGNS News

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. – Authorities have arrested a Henry County man in connection to the death of a Murfreesboro woman found deceased in a remote area of Springville, Ten.... Read More

Smithville Shooting at Gentlemen’s Club Leads to Arrest in DeKalb County

May 12, 2025 at 10:36 am by WGNS News

DEKALB COUNTY, TN – In nearby DeKalb County, an ongoing investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the DeKalb County Sheriff&rs.... Read More

Man Arrested in Chapel Hill Area and Charged in 2023 Fatal Hit-and-Run in Nashville

May 08, 2025 at 11:39 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - After more than two years of investigation, Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) officials have arrested 25-year-old Torion Bean Jr. in connection with the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Sentenced in Dowelltown Arson and Burglary Case

Apr 14, 2025 at 05:42 pm by WGNS News

DOWELLTOWN, Tenn. – A Murfreesboro man accused of setting fire to a table in the yard of a Dowelltown residence and breaking into the home where a woman and her young so.... Read More

TBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Bedford County

Apr 01, 2025 at 01:23 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) are continuing their probe into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening.... Read More

Rutherford County Probationer Arrested After Evading Shelbyville Police, Discarding Gun

Apr 01, 2025 at 10:04 am by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – A burglary report filed early Monday morning led to the arrest of a man who is now facing multiple felony charges, according to the Shelbyville Poli.... Read More

Smokin’ Hot Deal or Stolen Goods? Nashville’s Cigarette Bandits Strike Twice

Mar 31, 2025 at 10:16 am by WGNS News

Attention all smokers: If you happen to stumble upon an offer so good it defies the laws of economics—say, tax-free cigarettes sold from the trunk of an old sedan, or ma.... Read More

Suspect Arrested in Deadly Drag Racing Crash That Killed 76-Year-Old Woman

Mar 26, 2025 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

According to authorities, the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado and another motorist in a Ford F-250 were racing when a crash occurred, resulting in the death of a 76-year-old w.... Read More

Smithville Man Indicted for Allegedly Kidnapping and Robbing His Grandparents

Mar 14, 2025 at 12:10 pm by WGNS News

Smithville, TN – A DeKalb County man accused of kidnapping, assaulting, and robbing his own grandparents has been formally indicted by the DeKalb County Grand Jury. The.... Read More

Smithville, TN Man Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation

Feb 17, 2025 at 08:42 pm by WGNS News

SMITHVILLE, TN - A joint investigation led by special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s (TBI) Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, along with the Coo.... Read More