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UPDATE | Murfreesboro Motorcyclist Identified in Fatal South Church Street Crash

Apr 28, 2025 at 09:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The motorcyclist killed in a crash on South Church Street Thursday evening has been identified as 21-year-old Dax Van Ekelenburg of Murfrees.... Read More

• Two Teenagers Arrested for New Vision Church Bomb Threat •

Apr 25, 2025 at 05:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Two teenagers have been arrested after allegedly posting a bomb threat on social media, claiming an explosive device was inside New Vision Church.... Read More

Police Warn of Armed Car Burglars Amid Ongoing Break-In Investigation

Apr 10, 2025 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A teenager recently arrested by Metro Nashville authorities is now facing multiple charges in connection with a series of car break-ins that occurred.... Read More

UPDATE on Alleged Lego Heist: The Great Discount Debacle Ends in Arrest

Mar 26, 2025 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

UPDATE - MURFREESBORO, TN - We have an update on a breaking crime saga—one that started with what seemed to be a lone mastermind but, in a shocking twist, turned out to.... 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

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Dangerous Road Rage Incident Ends in Arrest

Mar 19, 2025 at 01:55 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Police are investigating a violent road rage incident that resulted in smashed windows, a vehicle ramming, and an arrest following a disturbanc.... Read More

UPDATE: Missing Teen Isabella Johnson Believed to Have Run Away with Boyfriend

Feb 20, 2025 at 08:12 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The search for missing 15-year-old Isabella Johnson has taken a new turn. According to the latest update from the Murfreesboro Police Department, I.... Read More

UPDATE: Traveling Murfreesboro Evangelist and Wife Charged in Child Victim Case is Now Set for Trial

Feb 19, 2025 at 05:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATED: Dates have been confirmed for a five-day trial involving a husband and wife in Murfreesboro facing a combined total of 20 criminal charges rel.... Read More

Police Recovering Stolen Vehicles in Murfreesboro and Lebanon, TN due to Technology

Feb 03, 2025 at 11:55 am by WGNS News

Another alert from the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center has resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle. On January 30, police confirmed that a l.... Read More

UPDATE: Virginia Woman Dies Following Parking Lot Accident in Murfreesboro

Dec 31, 2024 at 02:13 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – Cathy Pendergrass, 61, of Warrenton, Virginia, has tragically died after sustaining critical injuries in a freak parking lot accident at LongHorn S.... Read More

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UPDATE: Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal NW Broad Street Collision

Dec 05, 2024 at 01:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department’s Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is urgently seeking witnesses to a fatal three-car collision that occur.... Read More

Kia Optima: The Swiss Army Knife of Murfreesboro Heists Used in $40k Cellphone Theft

Dec 03, 2024 at 02:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nothing screams "mastermind criminals" like using a stolen white Kia Optima to make a dramatic entrance—literally—into SD Cell Plus on.... Read More

UPDATE: Community Effort Pays Off: Missing 14-Year-Old Safely Found

Dec 02, 2024 at 08:52 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) has officially canceled a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for 14-year-old Arianah Denwiddie, who was reported.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Debunk Viral Facebook Post on Alleged Sex Trafficking Incident

Nov 27, 2024 at 06:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A viral Facebook post claiming a downtown Murfreesboro incident was linked to sex trafficking or theft has been confirmed as false by local au.... Read More

UPDATE: Stealing ATM's with a Chain and a Truck - Bandits Remain at Large

Nov 27, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — It’s been nearly two weeks since Murfreesboro’s Criminal Investigations Division was handed the case of the Great ATM Heist, and so far,.... Read More

Thieves Ram Pickup Into Murfreesboro Store, Steal ATM While Customers Watch

Nov 25, 2024 at 11:01 am by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – Murfreesboro Police are investigating a daring ATM theft that took place at a busy convenience store while both customers and a store clerk were pr.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Officer Recognized for DUI Arrest Record by MADD

Nov 13, 2024 at 04:55 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Murfreesboro Police Officer Joseph Roberts was recently awarded the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Hero Award for his outstanding work in D.... Read More

Bowling for Dollars: Burglar Targets Lanes Trains and Automobiles, Cuts Hole in Roof, Dangles In, and Nabs Cash at Murfreesboro Bowling Alley

Nov 12, 2024 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro detectives are scratching their heads (and maybe a few hardhats) as they work to catch a burglar with an unusual method for breaking in.... Read More

Criminal Activity, Traffic Woes and More with Guests from the Murfreesboro Police Department

Nov 06, 2024 at 08:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - From auto accidents to crime and crime prevention, today’s program focuses on law enforcement at the local level. In this Action Line episode with hos.... Read More

Three Apprehended After Foot Chase Following Stolen Truck Incident in Murfreesboro

Nov 04, 2024 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN — In a swift response aided by technology, Murfreesboro Police Department officers apprehended three individuals on Monday afternoon, November 4.... Read More