Middle Tennessee crime news

45-Count Indictment Filed Against Man Accused of Targeting High School Students

Apr 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. — 20-minutes west of Murfreesboro and just one county over, authorities have been working hard on a case that took about 12-months to accomplish.... Read More

Over $4,300 in Merchandise Stolen from Murfreesboro Sephora

Apr 08, 2026 at 04:31 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals connected to a the.... Read More

Massive Middle Tennessee Drug Bust Seizes Firearms, Cash and Over 190 Pounds of Narcotics

Apr 03, 2026 at 02:12 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - A major multi-agency drug operation in Middle Tennessee has resulted in the seizure of more than 190 pounds of illegal narcotics, underscoring what o.... Read More

Rutherford Jobs Slide, Deadly Crashes, and DUI Close Call | Mar. 24, 2026

Mar 24, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County sees a surprising 2.3% workforce decline following major layoffs at Bridgesto.... Read More

Driver Arrested for DUI After Vehicle Nearly Enters Water at Hurricane Creek Boat Ramp

Mar 23, 2026 at 07:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — A man was arrested Sunday morning after police found him passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle that had rolled to the edge of the water at.... Read More

Man Robbed at Gunpoint During Online Sale Meetup in Murfreesboro

Mar 11, 2026 at 07:47 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police detectives are warning residents to take precautions when meeting strangers for online sales after a man was robbed at.... Read More

UPDATE: Four Texas Men to Face Local Court After Failed ATM Heist in Murfreesboro Left One Suspect Dead

Mar 04, 2026 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - WGNS has an update to a news story that unfolded in Murfreesboro during the late-night hours of July 31, 2025, and continued into the morning of Augu.... Read More

MORE DETAILS: La Vergne and Smyrna Police Capture Suspects in 2-Cross-County Stolen Car Chases

Feb 19, 2026 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

On Monday, February 16, the Metro Nashville Police Department notified the La Vergne and Smyrna Police Departments about two stolen vehicles in the area. The notification came.... Read More

Murfreesboro Crime Trends Improve; Chief Bowen Talks Technology and More

Feb 11, 2026 at 01:32 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: On the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sat down with Michael Bowen, Chief of the Murfreesboro Police Department, for a comprehensive discussion on crime trends ac.... Read More

From Medical Call to Murder Charge, Rutherford County Case Nears Plea Hearing Later This Month

Feb 09, 2026 at 08:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) — A homicide case that began as a reported medical emergency in Murfreesboro is now approaching a critical stage, as the 40-year-old man a.... Read More

Local Jury Conviction Leads to Prison Sentence in 2024 Domestic Assault Case that Occurred in Murfreesboro

Feb 09, 2026 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN - A 37-year-old man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and assaulting both her and her child in 2024 has since been convicted a.... Read More

Multi-County Investigation Expands Into Kaleidoscope Photography Theft Allegations

Jan 13, 2026 at 04:18 pm by WGNS News

MANCHESTER, Tenn. — Law enforcement agencies and youth sports organizations across multiple Middle Tennessee counties are responding to a growing investigation invol.... Read More

Kyle Chrisley Arrested in Murfreesboro on Multiple Felony and Misdemeanor Charges

Dec 22, 2025 at 12:23 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Kyle Chrisley was arrested Saturday evening in Murfreesboro and now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from an incident i.... Read More

Inside Rutherford County Cold Cases and Current Court Battles on the DA Show

Dec 05, 2025 at 09:48 am by WGNS News

On this edition of the Rutherford County District Attorney Show, featured the first Friday of each month on the WGNS Action Line, listeners go inside the world of local justic.... Read More

Stolen Murfreesboro Vehicle Leads Detectives to Nashville Fugitive Who Later Escaped Custody

Nov 20, 2025 at 12:00 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In Nashville, an escape warrant has been issued for 20-year-old Marcus Stanton, who briefly slipped away from officers after being taken into cus.... Read More

Girlfriend Charged in 2024 Fatal Shooting; Case Moves Toward a Possible Grand Jury Review

Nov 13, 2025 at 11:02 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A case involving a girlfriend allegedly shooting and killing her significant other will go before the courts next month. Assistant District.... Read More

Two Arrested in Warren County Meth Trafficking Case Following Narcotics Investigation

Nov 13, 2025 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. — 30-Miles east of Rutherford County, more drug arrests have been made in what appears to be an ongoing sweep by local law enforcement in the Warr.... Read More

Shelbyville Police Seek Duo in Cemetery Vandalism Case

Oct 10, 2025 at 07:49 am by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, TN — About 20 minutes south of Murfreesboro, authorities in neighboring Bedford County are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a disturbin.... 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

Stolen Tag Alert Helps Police Capture Suspect Wanted in Three Counties

Aug 11, 2025 at 03:45 pm by WGNS News

  WILSON COUNTY, TN - More and more arrests are being made in the Middle Tennessee area with the use of license plate readers. In one example that unfolded this past Sat.... Read More