Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office

Suspect in Felony Case Takes His Own Life in Rutherford County

Jun 29, 2023 at 01:18 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD County, TN - Smyrna man took his own life while Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies tried to take him into custody on multiple felony warrants Wednesday nigh.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy and Inmates Rescue Kittens

Jun 28, 2023 at 11:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Inmate workers were mowing the grass at Rutherford County Sheriff’s office when they spotted an “orange fluff ball in the green field,&rd.... Read More

Father Fights for Son’s Memory by Seeking Lower Speed Limit

Jun 20, 2023 at 09:31 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Grief overcomes Chuck Isbell when he speaks about the traffic death of his son, Nate, 13, of La Vergne Halloween night 2020. “I failed him.... Read More

Man with Awaiting Extraditable Charge in California Allegedly Gives Police 3-Different Names Before Arrest in Murfreesboro

May 09, 2023 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A man who was pulled over for a minor traffic infraction apparently identified himself as three different people, when questioned by.... Read More

Local Officers Honor the Rutherford County Sheriff's Detective who was Killed in a Sunday Auto Accident

May 08, 2023 at 06:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Several members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Murfreesboro Police Department honored a fallen officer as they took part in the Special Oly.... Read More

The District Attorneys Show - A look at Upcoming Court Cases, Cold Cases and More

May 05, 2023 at 08:43 am by Producer

On this mornings edition of the Rutherford Co. District Attorneys Show with host J. Paul Newman, retired from the DA's office, you will learn about upcoming court cases and pa.... Read More

Welcome: New Rutherford County Sheriff Deputies and School Resource Officers

May 05, 2023 at 07:47 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Welcome, new patrol deputies and SROs at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office in Murfreesboro. The hires include five new patrol deputies and t.... Read More

Deputy Chief Reed at Sheriff's Office Recognized as Hometown Hero for Child Advocacy Center

May 03, 2023 at 07:22 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Britt Reed earned a Hometown Heroes award from the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon counties. Ree.... Read More

Online Child Predators Could Be Talking to Your Children in Rutherford County

Apr 25, 2023 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - In today’s social media focused society, it is no wonder that children and teens feel so comfortable talking to strangers online. This holds espe.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Warns Parents of the Dangers Waiting for Kids on Apps, Video Games and More

Apr 20, 2023 at 11:28 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Children in communities both large and small are being targeted by adults with bad intentions. Parents often fail to realize their kids ar.... Read More

Sheriff's Deputy Dash Camera Captures Big Rig Overturning on Tuesday in Murfreesboro

Apr 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

Above Photo: Detention Deputy Deshaun Dawson and Deputy (Donavon) Brown UPDATED - Rutherford County, TN - Deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office witnessed.... Read More

House Sitter in Rutherford Co. Receives Help from a Phone Call in England

Apr 10, 2023 at 06:27 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - It all started with a phone call from England... A Rutherford County couple traveling overseas became concerned when a woman who was a relative and h.... Read More

RCSO Receives Reports of Armed Suspect

Mar 29, 2023 at 06:08 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Around 4:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon (3/29/2023) the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office sent deputies to the Blackman Community regarding cal.... Read More

50-Rutherford County Schools Practiced School Safety Drills Prior to Spring Break

Mar 28, 2023 at 06:21 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Just before the Rutherford County Schools closed for spring break, schools across the county practiced a variety of school safety drills. Barfield El.... Read More

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Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy and Neighbors Come to the Aid of a Man Trapped Inside a Burning Home

Mar 24, 2023 at 08:06 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - David Herrod just got home from work Wednesday evening when he noticed smoke coming from a home on Double Springs Road in Murfreesboro… It was.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Inmate Walks Away from Work Detail - Captured Hours Later

Mar 24, 2023 at 03:38 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - An inmate in Rutherford County had a short taste of freedom after a brief escape on Friday. That inmate has since been charged with felony escape after.... Read More

A Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy Saves the Life of a Local Resident - And - WGNS Spoke to the Owner of a Murfreesboro Bookstore

Mar 24, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

Segment One: On today’s Action Line, WGNS’ Scott Walker spoke to two local residents who helped to save the life of a man in a home fire on Wednesday. Evidently, a.... Read More