Tennessee crime news

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

Tennessee Woman Takes “Company Perks” to a Whole New Level - Theft Over $250K

Dec 04, 2024 at 05:30 pm by WGNS News

SMITH COUNTY, Tenn. — Forget company holiday bonuses; one Elmwood, Tennessee woman allegedly had a unique take on employee benefits, racking up over $250,000 in expens.... Read More

Tourists Take Trespassing to New Heights on the AT&T "Batman" Building

Nov 26, 2024 at 10:57 am by WGNS News

Nashville, TN – Nothing screams “Welcome to Nashville!” like a casual rooftop adventure atop on of Tennessee’s tallest building—especiall.... Read More

UPDATE: Shooting in La Vergne Leaves One Man Dead

Nov 22, 2024 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: LA VERGNE, Tenn. – The La Vergne Police Department (LPD) continues there investigation into a shooting that left a 46-year-old man dead on Thursday. When f.... Read More