La Vergne Police

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

Missing Woman Found Deceased in La Vergne, Police Investigating

Sep 17, 2025 at 04:37 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – A young woman reported missing on Tuesday evening was found dead the following afternoon outside of a business on Murfreesboro Road in La Vergne..... Read More

Teamwork Between Dispatch, Police, and EMS Rescues Rutherford County Baby

Sep 15, 2025 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN – Quick action by La Vergne dispatchers, police, and Rutherford County EMS saved the life of an infant early Monday morning. At around 5:00 a.m., dispatch.... Read More

La Vergne Police Seek Dashcam Footage After Armed Robbery on I-24

Aug 26, 2025 at 07:06 pm by WGNS Radio News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - The La Vergne Police Department is appealing to the public for dashcam footage following an armed robbery on Interstate 24 West between Sam Ridley Pa.... 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

UPDATE: Man Fatally Shot While Driving on I-24 in Rutherford County

Jul 12, 2025 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A Rutherford County man was killed Saturday morning after being shot while driving along Interstate 24, triggering a massive law enforceme.... Read More

La Vergne Police Step Up Summer Drug and Traffic Enforcement in Dual Operations

Jul 07, 2025 at 07:00 am by WGNS Radio News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – A series of law enforcement efforts over several days has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs, as La Vergne Police continue their.... Read More

Traffic Stop in La Vergne Leads to Drug Bust Early Sunday Morning

Jun 23, 2025 at 07:20 am by WGNS News

Traffic Stop in La Vergne Leads to Drug Bust Early Sunday Morning In the early morning hours of Sunday, a routine traffic stop in a quiet La Vergne neighborhood led to a sign.... Read More

La Vergne Police, Community Teamwork Lead to Swift Arrest After Dangerous Early Morning Encounter

Jun 18, 2025 at 05:31 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - A determined effort by La Vergne Police officers and assistance from vigilant citizens led to the successful apprehension of a suspect following a high-ri.... Read More

Two Arrested Following Pursuit and Drug Investigation in La Vergne

Jun 16, 2025 at 09:44 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — A high-speed pursuit on Jefferson Pike led to two arrests on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, after a male suspect fled from a traffic stop initiated.... Read More

La Vergne Police Department Launches Cutting-Edge Drone Team, Advancing Public Safety Efforts

Jun 03, 2025 at 02:14 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - The La Vergne Police Department continues its forward momentum under the leadership of Chief Christopher Moews (pronounced “Mays”). marking a.... Read More

Operation Fall Back and a Push for Safer Roads Yields Over 300 Tickets

Nov 12, 2024 at 02:35 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The results are in from *Operation Fall Back*, and it seems the law enforcement push to reduce traffic deaths and injuries went off without a hit.... Read More

Moo-ving Violation: Cows on the Loose in La Vergne

Sep 19, 2024 at 03:41 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, TN - La Vergne Police found themselves in a bit of a moo-dy situation Thursday afternoon when two cows were spotted wandering the streets. The cow caper began arou.... Read More

Cross-Town Chase: Smyrna Suspect Escapes into La Vergne

Apr 25, 2024 at 11:51 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - In a tense turn of events, the Smyrna Police Department initiated a pursuit today that extended into La Vergne, leaving residents on edge and authorities on high.... Read More

Three Arrested in La Vergne Drug Bust: Seized Drugs and Firearms

Feb 01, 2024 at 11:43 am by Chandelar Williams

La Vergne, TN- Three individuals were allegedly apprehended following the execution of a search warrant at a La Vergne residence on Tuesday. As allegedly stated by La Vergne o.... Read More

UPDATE: Mother of Children found by La Vergne Police Located

May 30, 2023 at 07:59 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN – UPDATE: WGNS is following a bizarre story that unfolded on the west side of Rutherford County Tuesday... In La Vergne, three young children were.... Read More

UPDATED: La Vergne Police Mourn Lieutenant to Cancer Battle

Apr 18, 2023 at 10:15 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) UPDATE: Visitation and funeral arrangements have been announced for Lt. Robert Hayes, who passed away on April 17th following a short, but valiant fi.... Read More

La Vergne Police Chief Davis Terminated!

Feb 06, 2023 at 06:06 pm by WGNS

(La VERGNE) Police Chief Burrel “Chip” Davis has been terminated from the La Vergne Police Department, effective Monday, February 6, 2023. Prior to his termin.... Read More

La Vergne Police Need Help Locating and Identifying Theft Suspects

Aug 23, 2022 at 06:19 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) La Vergne Police Officers are asking for help from the community to identify two theft suspects. Authorities released photos captured of the two on Tuesday..... Read More

La Vergne Police to Implement New “Safe Summer” Campaign

May 16, 2022 at 09:34 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) As summer approaches and the school year draws to a close, the La Vergne Police Department wants the community to know it is committed to keeping the city s.... Read More