Nashville crime news

Man With Prior Rutherford County Convictions Wanted on Aggravated Rape Charges

Jan 14, 2026 at 11:23 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Metro Nashville Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple felony charges, including aggravated rape, aggrav.... Read More

Nashville Sexual Battery Suspect Tied to Similar Allegations in Murfreesboro

Dec 22, 2025 at 10:03 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A man recently returned to Nashville to face sexual battery and indecent exposure charges is also tied to a similar case in Murfreesboro, prom.... Read More

Police Warn Visitors After Downtown Nashville Cellphone Thefts Lead to Major Fraud

Dec 22, 2025 at 08:34 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Visitors to downtown Nashville are being urged to stay alert after investigators linked a series of cellphone thefts to thousands of dollars in fraudu.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Missing Teen Search, State Rep. Buckart Remembered & Holiday Closures | Nov. 21, 2025

Nov 21, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, November 21, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police correct earlier report, renew search for missing 16-ye.... Read More

Nashville Trio Accused in Bold Multi-Store Shoplifting Spree

Jul 15, 2025 at 04:52 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Detectives assigned to the Metro Nashville's Police Organized Retail Crime Section are making headway as they look to stop a brazen shoplifting scheme by three.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Fatal Stabbing Outside Chadwell Elementary

Apr 18, 2025 at 12:46 pm by WGNS News

MADISON, TN – U.S. Marshal’s Service Task Force agents have apprehended 54-year-old Candido Raul Rubio-Perez, who is now in custody for the fatal stabbing of his e.... Read More

SEARCH CONTINUES: Search Continues for Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Estranged Wife in Elementary School Parking Lot

Apr 14, 2025 at 03:39 pm by WGNS News

SEE UPDATED NEWS STORY HERE Madison, TN – Authorities are actively searching for a man accused of fatally stabbing his estranged wife in the parking lot of Chadwell Ele.... Read More

Major Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Results in Sentencing of Twelve Defendants in Middle Tennessee

Feb 24, 2025 at 01:57 pm by WGNS News

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Middle Tennessee has announced significant developments in a recent drug trafficking case that involved thousands of counterfeit fentan.... Read More