Rutherford County Sheriff

How Rutherford County SROs Support Mental Health and Community

Mar 19, 2026 at 08:37 pm by WGNS News

In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes SRO Chad Dodson, a 17-year veteran of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and a fixture at Lascass.... Read More

From Digital Safety to "Pancake" the Dog: A Day in the Life of a Rutherford County SRO

Mar 19, 2026 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. – School Resource Officer (SRO) Chad Dodson, a 17-year veteran of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, shared insights into the.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff Candidate Trey Mansfield

Mar 12, 2026 at 10:24 am by Producer

Trey Mansfield is trading his patrol car for a platform as he seeks the office of Sheriff of Rutherford County, bringing 34 years of grit, compassion, and "real" law enforce.... Read More

Two Rescued from Rushing Floodwaters on East County Farm Road

Jan 25, 2026 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A harrowing scene ended in a narrow escape Sunday afternoon after a vehicle was swept into rushing floodwaters on East County Farm Road. At.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Deadly I-24 Crashes, High-Stakes Playoff Win & Holiday Parades | Dec. 1, 2025

Dec 01, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, December 1, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-24: Two people killed and several injured af.... Read More

Fugitive Wanted in Wisconsin Arrested in Murfreesboro, Faces Multiple Drug Charges

Nov 07, 2025 at 04:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (November 7, 2025) – A wanted fugitive who has been on the run for two years after violating parole on a child neglect conviction in Wisconsin.... Read More

Marine Veteran Gabriel Spires Launches Campaign for Rutherford County Sheriff

Nov 06, 2025 at 11:52 am by WGNSRadio

MURFREESBORO, TN — Marine veteran Gabriel Spires has officially announced his candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff, promising to bring integrity, clarity, and a commu.... Read More

Retired Sheriff Robert Arnold Announces Run for Congress

Oct 14, 2025 at 06:25 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN — Retired Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold officially announced Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. House of Representatives, (T.... Read More

U.S. Marshals Capture Wanted Fugitive from Florida in Murfreesboro - Charged with First-Degree Murder

Sep 13, 2025 at 03:23 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A U.S. Marshals task force in Middle Tennessee arrested a Florida man wanted for murder after tracking him to Murfreesboro. Andrew St. Louis, 19,.... 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

Lt. Kenneth Barrett Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff

Sep 03, 2025 at 02:26 pm by WGNS

The information presented in this article is sourced directly from an emailed campaign press release. The content reflects the statements and views of the campaign.RUTHERFORD.... Read More

Deputy Chief Retires After Transforming Domestic Violence Response

Sep 03, 2025 at 02:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - After a 30-year career marked by impactful reforms, Deputy Chief Britt Reed retired Tuesday from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, lea.... Read More

'Love You Too, Mom’: Smyrna Family Grieves Loss of 22-Year-Old Killed on I-24

Jul 14, 2025 at 04:13 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Katrina Leonard’s son, Noah Taylor (pictured above), cuddled with his dog Friday night before waking up to go to work Saturday morning. She told.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Fatally Shot While Driving on I-24 in Rutherford County

Jul 12, 2025 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A Rutherford County man was killed Saturday morning after being shot while driving along Interstate 24, triggering a massive law enforceme.... Read More

Police and Deputies Respond to Midnight Disturbance on Tiger Hill

May 27, 2025 at 02:17 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two law enforcement agencies were called to the area of Shelbyville Pike and Tiger Hill early Monday morning after reports of unruly juveniles prom.... Read More

From Jr. Deputy to Reality Check: How Rutherford SROs Empower Youth

May 21, 2025 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today’s WGNS Action Line, host Bart Walker sits down with Sgt. Irvin Turner and SRO Chad Dodson from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Off.... Read More

Operation Safe Streets: La Vergne Police Respond to Residents' Safety Concerns

May 19, 2025 at 10:02 pm by WGNS Radio News

La Vergne, TN - A coordinated law enforcement initiative, dubbed Operation Safe Streets, made a strong impression in La Vergne today as local, county, and state officers.... Read More

U.S. Marshals Capture Man Wanted for Vehicular Homicide and Multiple Felonies

May 14, 2025 at 09:26 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Marshals Service Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force arrested a man Monday who was wanted on multiple serious charges, including vehicular h.... 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

Sheriff’s Office Warns of Latest Scam—Because Apparently, It’s Scam Season Again (and again, and again, and again)

Apr 19, 2025 at 09:05 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Ah, scams. Like pumpkin spice in the fall or mosquitos in the summer, they’re always in season. This time, the Rutherford County Sheriff's.... Read More