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Smyrna Police Search for Burglary Suspects – Do You Recognize These Subjects?

Apr 12, 2024 at 07:48 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is actively seeking the public's assistance in identifying two individuals believed to be involved in a recent burglary in a reside.... Read More

Help Needed: Identifying Suspects in Kohl’s Shoplifting Case

Apr 04, 2024 at 03:57 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect in a shoplifting incident at Kohl’s on Old Fort Parkway. According to detectives, the wo.... Read More

TDCI’s Securities Division Urges Tennesseans To Focus on Fighting Fraud, Identity Theft

Mar 14, 2024 at 11:45 am by WGNS News

Scammers, identity thieves, and fraudsters cheated Tennesseans out of a reported $133.6 million of their hard-earned money in 2023, landing Tennessee as the state.... Read More

BOLO: Help Needed Identifying Ulta Shoplifting Suspects

Mar 08, 2024 at 10:03 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Local law enforcement is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two individuals involved in a recent shoplifting incident at Ulta located on Medical.... Read More

Buddhist Temples Targeted in Murfreesboro and Across Multiple States

Jan 26, 2024 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – UPDATE - A disturbing trend of burglaries targeting Buddhist temples has surfaced, spanning across various states, with the latest incidents occurri.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Woman Linked to Theft Incident

Jan 24, 2024 at 01:34 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying a woman captured on surveillance footage in connection to a t.... Read More

Authorities Seek Information on Suspects Involved in Wat Amphawan Incident in Barfield

Jan 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating an unsettling incident that occurred at the Wat Amphawan of America Buddhist temple on.... Read More

Auto Thefts, Robbery and More in Murfreesboro and Throughout Tennessee

Dec 28, 2023 at 11:29 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - In the past 4-weeks alone, Murfreesboro has seen a staggering 530+ crime reports, spanning a range of offenses to include assault, burglary, fraud,.... Read More

Convicted Felon on Probation Arrested for Committing Two Carjackings Wednesday Evening

Oct 27, 2023 at 11:17 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN - A convicted felon on probation out of Rutherford County is jailed in Nashville for committing two carjackings Wednesday evening before a police canine team cau.... Read More

Mt. Juliet Man Sentenced for Extorting Children in Sex Acts Crimes

Oct 06, 2023 at 08:45 am by WGNS News

A Mt. Juliet man was sentenced today to 27-years in prison for extorting and threatening multiple minors into performing sexual acts on camera. That term of imprisonment will.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seeking Information Surrounding Theft from Target

Sep 21, 2023 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, Police are hoping to gain additional information about a theft that occurred late last month (08/28/23) in the Target store. Detectives are seeking t.... Read More

7/11 Gas Station Robbery Remains Under Investigation in Northern Rutherford County

Jul 25, 2023 at 07:48 am by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - In LaVergne, police are continuing their investigation into a robbery that was reported on July 4th at 2:15 in the morning. The culprit behind the crime evide.... Read More

Smyrna Man Arrested on Ten Vehicle Burglary Charges in Nashville

Jul 11, 2023 at 05:24 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN – Detectives with the Nashville Violent Crimes Division in coordination with officers assigned to the Vehicle Crimes Reduction Initiative arrested a Smyr.... Read More

Multiple Aggravated Robbery Charges Filed Against Ex-con in Davidson and Rutherford County Robberies

Jan 24, 2023 at 01:44 pm by WGNS News

An investigation spanning nearly a month into a series of armed robberies at Nashville area dollar stores culminated Sunday night with the arrest of ex-con Terrance Turner w.... Read More

Media Commentary: Crime in Reality and TV Shows "Ripped from the Headlines"

Jan 12, 2023 at 03:31 pm by WGNS News

Mixing actual police procedures in reality verses television shows or movies that are reportedly, “Ripped from the Headlines...” What's real and what can really.... Read More

Unknown Man Allegedly Breaks Into Local Preschool, Stays for Over an Hour, Stealing Food, an iPad and a Gift Card

Jan 06, 2023 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A burglary that occurred late last year remains under investigation. Evidently, the crime took place just 9-days before Christmas at a location few would th.... Read More

Smyrna Police Need Help Identifying Suspect in Attempted Robbery Case

Dec 19, 2022 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) An attempted robbery is under investigation in the Town of Smyrna. The incident occurred on December 8th at “5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill&rdquo.... Read More

Shoplifting Continues to be a Big Problem - Murfreesboro Alone has Recorded Over 300 Theft Cases Since Oct. 1

Dec 08, 2022 at 05:53 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Shoplifting continues to be a costly problem for area retailers in Rutherford County. In Murfreesboro, the Chief of Police and the Mayor have been in contac.... Read More

Possible Uptick in Crime as we Enter the Holiday Season - More Shoppers = More Opportunities

Nov 28, 2022 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) As we enter into the holiday season, more and more thefts will likely be reported. There are several reasons for an uptick in thievery during the weeks befo.... Read More

The Rutherford County District Attorney's Show - A look at Cold Cases and More

Nov 04, 2022 at 08:43 am by Producer

On today's monthly Rutherford County District Attorney's Show with Host J. Paul Newman, a retired Assistant District Attorney, talked about a cold case with ties to both Ruthe.... Read More