Rutherford County Sheriff

Deputy Chief Retires After Transforming Domestic Violence Response

Sep 03, 2025 at 02:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - After a 30-year career marked by impactful reforms, Deputy Chief Britt Reed retired Tuesday from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, lea.... Read More

'Love You Too, Mom’: Smyrna Family Grieves Loss of 22-Year-Old Killed on I-24

Jul 14, 2025 at 04:13 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Katrina Leonard’s son, Noah Taylor (pictured above), cuddled with his dog Friday night before waking up to go to work Saturday morning. She told.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Fatally Shot While Driving on I-24 in Rutherford County

Jul 12, 2025 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A Rutherford County man was killed Saturday morning after being shot while driving along Interstate 24, triggering a massive law enforceme.... Read More

Police and Deputies Respond to Midnight Disturbance on Tiger Hill

May 27, 2025 at 02:17 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two law enforcement agencies were called to the area of Shelbyville Pike and Tiger Hill early Monday morning after reports of unruly juveniles prom.... Read More

From Jr. Deputy to Reality Check: How Rutherford SROs Empower Youth

May 21, 2025 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today’s WGNS Action Line, host Bart Walker sits down with Sgt. Irvin Turner and SRO Chad Dodson from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Off.... Read More

Operation Safe Streets: La Vergne Police Respond to Residents' Safety Concerns

May 19, 2025 at 10:02 pm by WGNS Radio News

La Vergne,  TN - A coordinated law enforcement initiative, dubbed Operation Safe Streets, made a strong impression in La Vergne today as local, county, and state officers.... Read More

U.S. Marshals Capture Man Wanted for Vehicular Homicide and Multiple Felonies

May 14, 2025 at 09:26 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Marshals Service Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force arrested a man Monday who was wanted on multiple serious charges, including vehicular h.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s K9 Teams Earn National Certification from United States Police Canine Association

May 07, 2025 at 04:09 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office K9 teams and their patrol deputy handlers have earned prestigious national certification from the United.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office Warns of Latest Scam—Because Apparently, It’s Scam Season Again (and again, and again, and again)

Apr 19, 2025 at 09:05 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Ah, scams. Like pumpkin spice in the fall or mosquitos in the summer, they’re always in season. This time, the Rutherford County Sheriff's.... Read More

Scammers at It Again: No, Deputies Won’t Call You About Missing a Federal Grand Jury

Apr 01, 2025 at 10:26 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Ah, another day, another scam targeting the good people of Rutherford County - and this scam is one that WGNS has reported over and over again, b.... Read More

From Rutherford County to Coffee County, It’s Another Day, and Another Fake Call with the Never-Ending Cycle of Scams

Mar 07, 2025 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

In the dizzying realm of scams, our favorite scheme has risen from the ashes yet again—because why let a good fraud die? The not-so-exciting news for local listeners is.... Read More

AI Scam Targets Rutherford County Resident, Steals $7,500 in Bitcoin

Dec 04, 2024 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Criminals have once again found new ways to exploit technology, using artificial intelligence to mimic the voice of Rutherford County Sheriff’s C.... Read More

From “VIP Tasks” to Nephew Imposters: Local Law Enforcement Warn of Creative Scams

Oct 23, 2024 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is sounding the alarm on part-time job scams that are targeting loca.... Read More

Five Drivers Charged with DUI During Labor Day Checkpoint in Rutherford County

Sep 05, 2024 at 10:48 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) troopers, in collaboration with the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force, arrested five drivers for DUI dur.... Read More

Authorities Warn of Speeding Dangers After Fatal Accidents on Hwy 231 South

Aug 30, 2024 at 09:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Speeding has been identified as a major factor in the tragic death of a motorcyclist on U.S. Highway 231 South (Shelbyville Highway) in recent weeks,.... Read More

Think Twice Before You Pay Up: Scammers Posing as Local Law Enforcement and U.S. Courts

Aug 23, 2024 at 01:31 pm by WGNS News

Scammers never sleep, and this time, they’re posing as Rutherford County’s finest. According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, a resident recently r.... Read More

Rutherford County SRO Earns National Award for DRIVE Program

Jun 03, 2024 at 07:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Dodson, who serves as a school resource officer, was named the recipient of the 2024 "Innovation in the C.... Read More

Collaborative Police Effort Leads to Arrest of Felon on Multiple Charges

Apr 22, 2024 at 03:11 pm by Chandelar Williams

Nashville, TN - Last night, an impressive joint effort between MNPD and collaborating agencies, including the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and Mount Juliet Police.... Read More

Free Child Safety Seat Check at Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department

Feb 15, 2024 at 10:09 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Attention parents: Take advantage of a free child safety seat check today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Station 9, located at.... Read More

Man Wanted by Murfreesboro, Nashville and Mt. Juliet Police Allegedly Found in Women's Restroom at Restaurant

Jun 05, 2023 at 01:07 pm by WGNS News

    MURFREESBORO, TENN – A subject who was wanted by both Murfreesboro and Nashville Police was apprehended in Wilson County. 30-Year-old William Spratt, Jr..... Read More