Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office

Rutherford Roundup: Fiery I-840 Crash, Laverne Cyberattack Recovery, and Murfreesboro’s Growth Plans | Oct. 22, 2025

Oct 22, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, October 22, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: 🚒 I-840 Crash Response: Emergency crews battled flames after a two-vehic.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Case

Oct 15, 2025 at 06:53 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Investigators with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection.... Read More

Deputy Chief Steve Spence Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff

Oct 14, 2025 at 10:28 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro – Deputy Chief Steve Spence has officially announced his candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff in the Republican Primary. A lifelong public se.... Read More

From Tragedy to Triumph: How Tennessee Law Enforcement and a Community Helped Save Little Riley

Oct 14, 2025 at 09:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

Riley, 3, captured law enforcement officers’ hearts when they saved her after her father killed her mother in North Carolina, abducted her and crashed their vehicle .... Read More

Drive Sober: Tennessee Highway Patrol Cracking Down on Impaired Driving in Eagleville

Oct 14, 2025 at 04:47 pm by WGNS News

EAGLEVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will set up a sobriety checkpoint on Main Street in Eagleville from 10 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, October 24, as.... Read More

Quick Response by Rutherford County Fire Crews Saves Life in Late-Night Murfreesboro Blaze

Oct 14, 2025 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) responded to a residential fire on Bairdscorner Drive in Murfreesboro on Monday night around 11:00 PM.&nb.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Zach Campbell to Sergeant

Oct 09, 2025 at 10:26 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh proudly announced the promotion of Corporal Zach Campbell to sergeant within the Special Operations Division of the Rutherford County.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Federal Crackdown Success, Education Voucher Expansion, and Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground | Oct. 7, 2025

Oct 07, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, October 7, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Federal Operation VIPER shows results: A major FBI-led initiative targeting.... Read More
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Rutherford County Sheriff Identifies 1970s Murder Victim, Seeks Public’s Help in Solving Cold Case (With Video)

Oct 06, 2025 at 11:26 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday morning that investigators have successfully identified a homicide victim from the un.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Mourns Beloved K9 Appie

Sep 30, 2025 at 05:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved four-legged officers, K9 Appie, who passed away peacefully at home Sunday night,.... Read More

Touch-a-Truck Returns to Murfreesboro with Helicopter, Boat, and Fire Engines

Sep 25, 2025 at 06:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Trucks, a helicopter, and even a boat will be on display at the annual Touch-a-Truck event, happening Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.... Read More

Rutherford County Detectives Honored for Solving Noah Taylor Road Rage Murder

Sep 24, 2025 at 08:12 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective Thomas Burnett and Detective Christian Wrather were honored as recipients of the Law Enforcement Officer.... Read More

Community Invited to 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office

Sep 10, 2025 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office will once again host its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony this Thursday, inviting the community to hon.... 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

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Moves Forward with ICE Memorandum of Understanding

Sep 01, 2025 at 12:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) is moving forward with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work with the U.S. Immigration.... 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

UPDATED: 87-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck While Helping Crash Victims on Highway 231

Aug 11, 2025 at 12:13 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The 87-year-old man who was struck and killed by a vehicle this past week on Highway 231 South in Christiana was laid to rest on Monday. Jerry.... Read More

UPDATE: Elderly Man Fatally Struck on Hwy 231 South While Attempting to Help Accident Victim

Aug 08, 2025 at 02:54 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An elderly gentleman was struck and killed by an oncoming car while attempting to lend a helping hand Friday morning. The incident took.... Read More

One Week Later: Family Still Seeks Answers in I-24 Shooting

Jul 17, 2025 at 05:01 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Nearly a week has passed since 22-year-old Noah Taylor was shot and killed while driving to work on Interstate 24 near the Rutherford-David.... Read More

Suspect in Custody After Active Shooter Incident at Smyrna Liquor Store

Jul 16, 2025 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) – A gunman who opened fire inside Legacy Wine and Spirits on Lee Victory Parkway Tuesday afternoon was taken into custody after a tense four-hour st.... Read More