Rutherford County law enforcement

Construction Progress Continues on Rutherford County’s State-of-the-Art Forensic Center

Jan 21, 2026 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Rutherford County officials continue to see progress on the construction of a major public safety and justice initiative with construction cont.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Man’s Killing ‘Not Random,’ Rutherford Sheriff’s Office Says in Ongoing Homicide Investigation

Jan 14, 2026 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives say the homicide of a Smyrna man killed Sunday evening appears to have been a ta.... Read More

Traffic Stop Near South Lowry Street in Smyrna Prevents Potentially Dangerous Situation

Jan 13, 2026 at 05:47 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. — A routine traffic stop on January 9, 2026, underscored the daily risks faced by law enforcement officers and highlighted the importance o.... Read More

Warrants Issued After ATM Money Bag Theft at Murfreesboro Kroger

Dec 17, 2025 at 06:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department have identified a suspect and obtained warrants in connection with the theft of a money bag from.... Read More

One Dead, Two Arrested After Targeted Shooting in La Vergne

Dec 15, 2025 at 07:01 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — The La Vergne Police Department continues their investigation into a homicide that occurred late Sunday (12/14/2025) night in a residential area.... Read More

Murfreesboro Officers Earn Top Honors at Middle Tennessee Highway Safety Awards

Dec 10, 2025 at 05:17 pm by WGNS News

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. — Two Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) traffic officers received top honors at the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s (THSO) Middle Tennessee.... Read More

Thanksgiving Traffic Stop Leads to Cocaine and DUI Arrest in La Vergne

Dec 01, 2025 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — A Thanksgiving Day traffic stop in La Vergne resulted in the arrest of a driver now facing multiple felony drug and DUI charges, according to authorit.... Read More

Correction Issued: Police Clarify that 16-Year-Old Ky-Mani Tindal Remains Missing in Murfreesboro

Nov 19, 2025 at 09:40 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police released an update Tuesday afternoon (11/18/2025) regarding the search for a missing teenager, but shortl.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Find Missing 16-Year-Old Safe

Nov 01, 2025 at 02:27 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - UPDATED: BOLO CANCELED! 16-year-old Tyler Miller has been safely located, according to the MPD. Murfreesboro authorities confirmed the teen was safe at arou.... Read More

In Depth: From Local Leads to Federal Rescues - Murfreesboro Police and ICAC Stop Crimes Against Children

Oct 08, 2025 at 10:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — In today’s digital age, the Internet is both a powerful tool for learning and a dangerous frontier for exploitation. Every day, predator.... Read More

Past Rutherford County Resident is WANTED by Wilson County Authorities for Impersonation

Sep 18, 2025 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

LEBANON, TN — The Wilson County Sheriff’s Department has released details on their latest “wanted subject” spotlight, and this one reads almost like a.... Read More

Missing Woman Found Deceased in La Vergne, Police Investigating

Sep 17, 2025 at 04:37 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – A young woman reported missing on Tuesday evening was found dead the following afternoon outside of a business on Murfreesboro Road in La Vergne..... Read More

U.S. Marshals Nab Michigan Homicide Suspect on Smith Springs Road Near Percy Priest Lake

Sep 10, 2025 at 07:14 pm by WGNS News

Middle Tenn. — A U.S. Marshals task force in Middle Tennessee arrested Dajon Marcel Graham, 32, early Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, on first-degree murder and relate.... Read More

Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh Will Retire, Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2026

Sep 08, 2025 at 10:14 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh announced he will retire next August and not pursue another four-year term in 2026. “It has been th.... Read More

Alleged Christiana Home Invasion Ends in Fatal Shooting, Names Not Yet Released

Aug 18, 2025 at 11:32 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: Christiana, TN – A homicide that occurred Saturday in Christiana remains under active investigation, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office..... Read More

THP to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint Friday Night on U.S. 231

Jun 17, 2025 at 05:06 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), along with local law enforcement agencies, will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday night aimed at id.... Read More

La Vergne Police Continue Crackdown on Crime with Coordinated Arrest

Jun 06, 2025 at 09:40 am by WGNS

LA VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - Law enforcement officers in La Vergne successfully apprehended a suspect wanted for multiple felony offenses, reinforcing the city’s commitme.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s K9 Teams Earn National Certification from United States Police Canine Association

May 07, 2025 at 04:09 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office K9 teams and their patrol deputy handlers have earned prestigious national certification from the United.... Read More

RCSO Needs Public Input on Early Wednesday AM Vehicle Break-Ins

Apr 03, 2025 at 09:54 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects linked to a series of vehicle break-ins an.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police

Apr 02, 2025 at 09:10 am by Producer

A focus on crime, law and order in Murfreesboro with Police Chief Michael Bown, Capt. Clayton Williams, and PIO Larry Flowers: N Crime dropped last year in Murfreesboro, an.... Read More