MTSU Police

Mental Health Emergency on N. Baird Ln. Drew Swift Action from Murfreesboro and Campus Officers

Nov 05, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Shortly before 1:00 o'clock Wednesday (11/5/2025) afternoon, Murfreesboro Police along with MTSU Police responded to a mental health emergency on North Bair.... Read More

Thefts of Electric Scooters on the RISE--Secure Yours With STRONG LOCKS!

Oct 05, 2025 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - There’s a troubling trend sweeping through Murfreesboro, and it’s rolling in on two wheels. Electric scooters—once a symbol of convenience.... 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

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UPDATE: Pedestrian Hit Saturday Night Near MTSU Football Game

Sep 20, 2025 at 10:16 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE Sunday 9/21/2025 @ 3:10PM: A female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Middle Tennessee Boulevard in Murfreesboro, directly in front of the Shell Convenience St.... Read More

UPDATE: Police Still Searching for Clues in Halls Hill Pike Robbery Case

Apr 30, 2025 at 10:37 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police detectives are still actively searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed the Dollar General store on Halls Hill Pike at gunpo.... Read More

Breaking the Silence: MTSU Hosts Family Violence Expert Panels (Listen to the 16 min. podcast)

Mar 17, 2025 at 05:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Dr. Rebecca Oldham, assistant professor of Human Development and Family Studies at MTS.... Read More

MTSU Police Investigation Leads to Conviction in 2020 Rape Case

Aug 20, 2024 at 12:13 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The MTSU Dairy Farm, typically known for its agricultural contributions, became the scene of a serious crime in 2020. The diligent investigative efforts of.... Read More

MTSU Awarded $1.8 Million Grant for Campus Safety Upgrades

Feb 07, 2024 at 09:42 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has received a $1.8 million grant from the Higher Education Safety Grant, managed by MTSU’s Police Department.... Read More

MTSU'S Peck Hall OPEN Thursday

Nov 02, 2023 at 05:30 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) While MTSU's Peck Hall was closed Wednesday due to a suicide by a contracted worker, the facility re-opened on Thursday (11/2/2023). MTSU Presid.... Read More

MTSU Says No Immediate Threat on Campus Following Death Inside Peck Hall

Nov 01, 2023 at 12:11 pm by WGNS News

A death inside Peck Hall on the MTSU campus is what led to the building on campus being shut down and classes canceled Wednesday.MTSU President Sidney McPhee said, "MTSU.... Read More

MTSU Police Offering Women Age 13+ RAD Training

Oct 07, 2023 at 05:27 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Registration is open for the Middle Tennessee State University Police Department’s annual Rape Aggression Defense Systems, or RAD, co.... Read More

Traffic Safety Education and Reducing DUI Offenses in Rutherford County

Sep 25, 2023 at 10:25 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this month, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced $28.5 million in federal grant funds to be distributed statewide from the Nati.... Read More

MTSU Police Procure, Pursue Grants for Detective Position, Tech to Better Serve Campus Community STOP Grant

Aug 16, 2023 at 07:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For MTSU Police Department Chief Ed Kaup, searching for and procuring grants is an important part of the department’s wor.... Read More

MTSU Police Chief Talks about His First Few Months on the Job

Nov 09, 2022 at 01:49 pm by WGNS

With just a few months on the job, new MTSU Police Chief Edwin “Ed” Kaup has been busy making the rounds, getting to know his officers, attending campus events and.... Read More

Monday Podcast Topic: A look at the new MTSU School of Concrete building, Student Safety and the MTSU Police Department and Celebrating Local Educators

Oct 17, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

Today on the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker takes a look at the recent celebration to honor local K-12th grade teachers, the new MTSU School of Concrete and Construction.... Read More

Registration open for MTSU Police’s free RAD self-defense course

Jun 22, 2022 at 11:16 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Sgt. Jason Hurley is one of two campus officers certified to instruct next month’s Rape Aggression Defense Systems, or RAD,.... Read More

MTSU officers complete annual, extended emergency vehicle safety training to better serve campus

Jun 17, 2022 at 05:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Line-of-duty motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of injury, disability and fatality for police officers, which is why MTSU P.... Read More

Quick Change Scam ends with Alleged Theft of $1,000

Jun 14, 2022 at 07:40 pm by WGNS

What appears to have been a quick-change scam ended with a Walmart customer allegedly stealing $1,000. The incident was reported at the Walmart on Old Fort Parkway late last.... Read More