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RCSO Needs Public Input on Early Wednesday AM Vehicle Break-Ins

Apr 03, 2025 at 09:54 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects linked to a series of vehicle break-ins an.... Read More

Road Rage Arrest: Man Charged with Aggravated Assault in Murfreesboro

Apr 03, 2025 at 09:44 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An 18-year-old driver who accidentally cut off another vehicle in traffic "feared for her life" when the other driver allegedly threatened her with a h.... Read More

Rutherford County Child Rapist’s Appeal Denied, 59-Year Sentence Stands

Mar 26, 2025 at 05:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A man convicted in a Rutherford County Courtroom for the rape of a child has filed an appeal, but according to the Clerk of the Appellate Courts on Mon.... Read More

UPDATE on Sunday Officer Involved Shooting Near Cason Lane and Veterans Pkwy - 1 Dead

Mar 24, 2025 at 06:31 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A typically quiet Sunday afternoon turned tense in a Murfreesboro neighborhood as a domestic incident escalated into a standoff betwe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Vape Shop Burglar Identified as Juvenile and Charged

Mar 24, 2025 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A “BOLO” (Be On the Lookout) issued by Murfreesboro Police earlier this month has been canceled after authorities confirmed they have posi.... Read More

UPDATE: Gunfire Erupts in Murfreesboro Neighborhood After Intense Standoff Near Cason Lane and Veterans Pkwy

Mar 23, 2025 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A typically quiet Sunday afternoon turned tense in a Murfreesboro neighborhood as a domestic incident escalated into a standoff between police and.... Read More

Man Arrested After Brandishing Gun - Female Arrested on Outstanding Rutherford County Warrant

Mar 03, 2025 at 01:58 pm by WGNS Radio News

LEBANON, TN - A man is behind bars after allegedly brandishing a firearm at multiple citizens and later being found in possession of methamphetamine. A woman who was sai.... Read More

The District Attorney’s Show: Road Rage, Murders, and Cold Cases

Jan 03, 2025 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Welcome to the monthly District Attorney’s Show, hosted by retired District Attorney J. Paul Newman. This podcast provides listeners with an in-d.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Fraudulent Purchases of a Porsche and a Range Rover at a Local Auto Dealer

Jul 10, 2023 at 06:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Using a fake check is never a good idea and can land a suspect in a heap of trouble. In fact, the crime we're about to tell you about could be a Class C f.... 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 During the Holidays in Rutherford County Often Involve Suspects Who Travel from City-to-City / Store-to-Store

Dec 19, 2022 at 01:43 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Shoplifting continues throughout America, which means the problem continues to plague Rutherford County, especially during the holiday season. While it can.... Read More

UPDATE: Vehicle Break-Ins, Shoplifting and More during the Holiday Season

Dec 16, 2022 at 08:50 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The holiday season is giving way to a number of crimes, with some of the most common cases worked by Murfreesboro Police being shoplifting, vehicle break-in.... Read More

Rutherford County: Alleged Debit Card Fraud Case in Smyrna and Nashville

Jul 18, 2022 at 07:44 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, the Police Department is in the midst of an investigation involving a debit/credit card fraud case that adds up to more a loss of over $2,000. Evidently, the case s.... Read More