Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office

Rutherford County Data Center Moratorium, Library Lawsuit & Hell's Kitchen Winner Opens Restaurant | Oct. 14, 2026

Oct 14, 2026 at 04:30 am by WGNS

In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Moves Toward Data Center Moratorium: The Planning Commission unanimously recommends a one-year pause on new data center deve.... Read More

Weekend Storm Threat, I-24 Relocations & Remembering Dan Goodwin | Oct. 9, 2026

Oct 09, 2026 at 04:15 am

Friday, October 9, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Weekend weather: Hurricane Isaias remnants could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and a low tornad.... Read More

Rutherford County Remembers Retired Sheriff's Sergeant Dan Goodwin

Oct 07, 2026 at 12:37 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Retired Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) Sergeant Dan Goodwin passed away on Tuesday (October 6th). Goodwin, who retired after 30-years w.... Read More

ALPR Alert Leads Officers to Stolen Truck and Two Arrests in Murfreesboro

Oct 06, 2026 at 02:38 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An automatic license plate reader alerted Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers to a stolen pickup truck, resulting in the arrest of a man.... Read More

From La Vergne to Tullahoma, Police K9 Monja Gets Custom Ballistic Vest

Oct 05, 2026 at 04:20 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. - A bit of good luck for a La Vergne Police lieutenant has turned into potentially lifesaving protection for a police K9 about an hour away in Tullahoma..... Read More

County Commissioners Tour Overcrowded Rutherford County Adult Detention Center

Sep 28, 2026 at 04:51 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Members of the Rutherford County Commission's Property Management Committee toured the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center on Thursday (Septe.... Read More

Teen Arrested in Counterfeit Cash Robbery, MTSU Campus Arrest & MPD Expands Drone Software | Sept. 22, 2026

Sep 22, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro and Smyrna police arrest a 17-year-old accused of using counterfeit cash durin.... Read More

Deputy Returns to Rutherford County Sheriff's Office After 10-Month Deployment

Sep 21, 2026 at 06:07 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - A local deputy is back home protecting Rutherford County after completing a 10-month deployment with the U.S. Army National Guard. Deputy Jo.... Read More

Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Body Recovered Near Powells Chapel Road

Sep 20, 2026 at 03:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) are currently on scene near Powells Chapel Road investigating a death. First.... Read More

RCSO Highest‑Scoring Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee Recognized for Traffic Safety Efforts

Sep 19, 2026 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating a major achievement after being recognized by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office with tw.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff Barrett Issues Warning About “Cat’s Claw” Products, MGM-15,

Sep 19, 2026 at 06:53 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm about a product being sold under the name “Cat’s Claw,” urging p.... Read More

RCSO STOP Unit Seizes Six Illegal Firearms in Rutherford County

Sep 15, 2026 at 10:26 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) deputies assigned to the Strategies and Tactics for Opioid Prevention (STOP) Unit seized six illeg.... Read More

Rutherford County First Responders and Citizens Gather for 9/11 Memorial

Sep 11, 2026 at 04:34 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - First responders, elected officials, community leaders, and local citizens gathered Friday morning (September 11th) at the Rutherford County.... Read More

Rutherford County 9/11 Memorial Service Set For Friday

Sep 09, 2026 at 06:55 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) invites community members to gather this Friday (September 11th) for the 25th Anniversary 9/11.... Read More