Middle Tennessee crime news

Multi-County Investigation Expands Into Kaleidoscope Photography Theft Allegations

Jan 13, 2026 at 04:18 pm by WGNS News

MANCHESTER, Tenn. — Law enforcement agencies and youth sports organizations across multiple Middle Tennessee counties are responding to a growing investigation invol.... Read More

Kyle Chrisley Arrested in Murfreesboro on Multiple Felony and Misdemeanor Charges

Dec 22, 2025 at 12:23 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Kyle Chrisley was arrested Saturday evening in Murfreesboro and now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from an incident i.... Read More

Inside Rutherford County Cold Cases and Current Court Battles on the DA Show

Dec 05, 2025 at 09:48 am by WGNS News

On this edition of the Rutherford County District Attorney Show, featured the first Friday of each month on the WGNS Action Line, listeners go inside the world of local justic.... Read More

Stolen Murfreesboro Vehicle Leads Detectives to Nashville Fugitive Who Later Escaped Custody

Nov 20, 2025 at 12:00 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In Nashville, an escape warrant has been issued for 20-year-old Marcus Stanton, who briefly slipped away from officers after being taken into cus.... Read More

Girlfriend Charged in 2024 Fatal Shooting; Case Moves Toward a Possible Grand Jury Review

Nov 13, 2025 at 11:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A case involving a girlfriend allegedly shooting and killing her significant other will go before the courts next month. Assistant District.... Read More

Two Arrested in Warren County Meth Trafficking Case Following Narcotics Investigation

Nov 13, 2025 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. — 30-Miles east of Rutherford County, more drug arrests have been made in what appears to be an ongoing sweep by local law enforcement in the Warr.... Read More

Shelbyville Police Seek Duo in Cemetery Vandalism Case

Oct 10, 2025 at 07:49 am by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, TN — About 20 minutes south of Murfreesboro, authorities in neighboring Bedford County are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a disturbin.... Read More

Fire Leads to Drug and Gun Bust at La Vergne Business, Police Confirm Ongoing Investigation

Oct 08, 2025 at 05:24 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – For the past six months, the La Vergne Police Department has been investigating a local business suspected of the illegal distribution of marijuana. T.... Read More

Stolen Tag Alert Helps Police Capture Suspect Wanted in Three Counties

Aug 11, 2025 at 03:45 pm by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN - More and more arrests are being made in the Middle Tennessee area with the use of license plate readers. In one example that unfolded this past Sat.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Arrest Leads to Capture of Man Wanted for Aggravated Kidnapping in Wilson County

Aug 11, 2025 at 11:35 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS has more news on a man who was arrested in Murfreesboro and wanted by Mount Juliet Police. The arrest of 24-year-old Ahmed Gouda took pla.... Read More

UPDATE: Murder Trial Looms for Paroled Felon in 2022 Smyrna Shooting Death

Jul 15, 2025 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN – On August 30, 2022, Nicholas Patterson showed up for work like any other day – just as he had done for the past 9-years. Armed with a smile, “Ni.... Read More

Theft Ring Broken Up...4 arrested, warrant on 5th subject

Jun 13, 2025 at 03:12 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A multi-agency effort led by the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD), with assistance from the Lebanon Police Department (LPD), has dismantled a retail t.... Read More

Wheelies, Wrecks, and a Quick Getaway: Watertown Man Arrested After Dirt Bike Stunts

Mar 31, 2025 at 01:14 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN – A 22-year-old from Wilson County found himself in handcuffs after what could only be described as an ill-advised stunt show on the streets of Nashville..... Read More