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K-9 Bora Gains New Partner as Officer Jonathan McCall Completes Handler Certification

Nov 18, 2025 at 04:48 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – The La Vergne Police Department is proud to recognize Officer Jonathan McCall and K-9 Bora as the city’s newest K-9 team, bringing together.... Read More

La Vergne Police Rescue Newborn, Arrest Suspect in Kidnapping Case

Oct 28, 2025 at 09:36 am by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. — La Vergne Police officers demonstrated swift and coordinated teamwork during a recent emergency call involving a kidnapped newborn baby. According to.... Read More

Smithville Man Charged After Ring Camera Captures Alleged Assault on 11-Year-Old

Oct 23, 2025 at 11:35 pm by WGNS News

SMITHVILLE, Tenn. — A Smithville man faces child abuse charges after police say he was caught on camera striking an 11-year-old boy in the face — not once, but twi.... Read More

Fake Tag Traffic Stop Leads to Stolen Gun from Smyrna, Stolen Truck from Antioch, and Arrest of Wanted Man

Oct 15, 2025 at 07:59 pm by WGNS News

LEBANON, Tenn. — What started as a routine traffic stop quickly turned into a major arrest after officers discovered a stolen gun, a stolen vehicle, and a wanted s.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Case

Oct 15, 2025 at 06:53 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Investigators with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection.... Read More

Teen Arrested After 11-Hour Murfreesboro Standoff in Fatal Shooting Case

Oct 13, 2025 at 03:04 pm by WGNS Radio News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A 17-year-old male wanted in connection with a fatal shooting on North Academy Street was taken into custody late Friday night, Oct. 10, fo.... Read More

Fire Leads to Drug and Gun Bust at La Vergne Business, Police Confirm Ongoing Investigation

Oct 08, 2025 at 05:24 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – For the past six months, the La Vergne Police Department has been investigating a local business suspected of the illegal distribution of marijuana. T.... Read More
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Rutherford County Sheriff Identifies 1970s Murder Victim, Seeks Public’s Help in Solving Cold Case (With Video)

Oct 06, 2025 at 11:26 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday morning that investigators have successfully identified a homicide victim from the un.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Capture Kidnapping Suspect Using Drones, K9 and License Plate Technology

Aug 06, 2025 at 07:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A man wanted for aggravated assault and kidnapping was captured late Wednesday afternoon in Murfreesboro thanks to rapid coordination betwee.... Read More

MPD Talks Crime Trends, Thefts, and Public Safety on This Podcast

Jul 08, 2025 at 06:07 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Captain Clayton Williams and Public Safety Information Director Larry Flowers from the Murfree.... Read More

33 New State Troopers Graduate from Tennessee Highway Patrol Cadet Class

Jun 18, 2025 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN — On Tuesday, June 18, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) celebrated the graduation of Trooper.... 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

TBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Bedford County

Apr 01, 2025 at 01:23 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) are continuing their probe into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening.... Read More

McMinnville Native Tim Spicer Takes on Key Leadership Role at THP

Mar 17, 2025 at 12:30 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Major Tim Spicer has been promoted to lieutenant colonel of field operations at the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). A dedicated law enforcem.... Read More

Smithville Man Indicted for Allegedly Kidnapping and Robbing His Grandparents

Mar 14, 2025 at 12:10 pm by WGNS News

Smithville, TN – A DeKalb County man accused of kidnapping, assaulting, and robbing his own grandparents has been formally indicted by the DeKalb County Grand Jury. The.... 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

2022 REPORTS: TBI Releases Death of Law Enforcement Personnel and Death of Subjects in Custody Study

Mar 31, 2023 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Report - On Friday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the state in calen.... Read More