Middle Tennessee crime news

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