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Murfreesboro Man Arrested for July Vandalism of Rainbow Crosswalk in East Nashville

Aug 21, 2024 at 03:03 pm by WGNS News

A Murfreesboro man was identified for his alleged involvement in a crime of vandalism in Nashville and later apprehended this week. Metro Nashville detectives with the East P.... Read More

Thieves Targeting Unlocked Vehicles for Valuables and Guns

Jul 17, 2024 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - It's important to lock away not only your valuables, but also your firearms. In fact, you should never leave things like purses, keys, smartphones, lap.... Read More

When Chains and Crowbars Fail: A Botched ATM Robbery in Murfreesboro

Jun 26, 2024 at 11:46 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In an episode straight out of a comedy sketch, Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives are on the lookout for three masterminds who.... Read More

Bold Burglary at Murfreesboro Gun Shop

Jun 04, 2024 at 11:40 am by Chandelar Williams

UPDATE: Mufreesboro, Tenn. - Police have released surveillance footage of a dramatic smash and grab burglary at Bullseye Gun & Range in Murfreesboro. The video shows thiev.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Fraudulent Withdrawals Linked to Fake ID Ring

Apr 25, 2024 at 12:47 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department are actively investigating a potential crime ring involving the fraudulent use of fake IDs to withdraw th.... Read More

Manhunt Launched for Suspect Armed with AR-15 in 7/11 Store Robbery

Apr 22, 2024 at 02:52 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying the individual responsible for the robbery at the 7/11 store located on Veterans Parkway, which occ.... Read More

Man Charged with Arson and False Report in Rutherford County Domestic Incident

Apr 22, 2024 at 02:40 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - A suspect, identified as Marcus Anthony Ellis, aged 46 and residing on McNair Ave. in Smyrna, faces serious charges following an incident that occurred on April 1.... Read More

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