Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office

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

Scammer Flees Phone Call After Real Deputy Answers the Line

Nov 20, 2025 at 06:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A scammer pretending to be Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sgt. Robert Dowell discovered—rather abruptly—that impersonating law enforceme.... Read More

Back-to-Back Fires Keep Rutherford County Crews Busy

Nov 15, 2025 at 07:09 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) faced a challenging afternoon on Friday (11/14/2025) when two major structure fires broke out within minutes.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford County Safety Push, Downtown Development Revival & TBI Seeks Cold-Case Expansion | Nov. 14, 2025

Nov 14, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, November 14, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro launches the Safe Streets program with the U.S. Department of.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputies Seek Suspect in I-24 Road Rage Shooting in Murfreesboro

Nov 13, 2025 at 08:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect responsible for a road rage s.... Read More

Grandmother Sentenced to 12 Years After Infant’s Death in Rutherford County

Nov 12, 2025 at 01:06 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An investigation into the death of a baby in 2023 has resulted in a guilty plea being filed in a Rutherford County courtroom. The infant died while u.... Read More

Two Suspects in Metro Nashville Shooting Arrested by Rutherford County Deputies

Oct 29, 2025 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Two suspects connected to the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Ja’Quan Nolan in Bellevue have been arrested by Rutherford County Sher.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Lt. Michael Rodgers Enters 2026 Commission Race Focused on Transparency and Growth

Oct 25, 2025 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Michael Rodgers has announced his intent to run for Rutherford County Commissioner in District 4 for the 2026 election cycle. Rodgers, a longtime coun.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents Outsmart “Fake Sergeant” Phone Scam

Oct 23, 2025 at 11:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It seems scammers are at it again — this time pretending to be none other than Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tim Hayes, apparently m.... Read More

UPDATE: Three Injured in Fiery Crash on I-840 Monday Night

Oct 22, 2025 at 01:17 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Here’s an update on the fiery two-car crash that occurred around 6:30 Monday evening, October 20, 2025. The eastbound lane of I-840, heading toward Le.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Fiery I-840 Crash, Laverne Cyberattack Recovery, and Murfreesboro’s Growth Plans | Oct. 22, 2025

Oct 22, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, October 22, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: 🚒 I-840 Crash Response: Emergency crews battled flames after a two-vehic.... 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

Deputy Chief Steve Spence Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff

Oct 14, 2025 at 10:28 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro – Deputy Chief Steve Spence has officially announced his candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff in the Republican Primary. A lifelong public se.... Read More

From Tragedy to Triumph: How Tennessee Law Enforcement and a Community Helped Save Little Riley

Oct 14, 2025 at 09:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

Riley, 3, captured law enforcement officers’ hearts when they saved her after her father killed her mother in North Carolina, abducted her and crashed their vehicle .... Read More

Drive Sober: Tennessee Highway Patrol Cracking Down on Impaired Driving in Eagleville

Oct 14, 2025 at 04:47 pm by WGNS News

EAGLEVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will set up a sobriety checkpoint on Main Street in Eagleville from 10 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, October 24, as.... Read More

Quick Response by Rutherford County Fire Crews Saves Life in Late-Night Murfreesboro Blaze

Oct 14, 2025 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) responded to a residential fire on Bairdscorner Drive in Murfreesboro on Monday night around 11:00 PM.&nb.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Zach Campbell to Sergeant

Oct 09, 2025 at 10:26 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh proudly announced the promotion of Corporal Zach Campbell to sergeant within the Special Operations Division of the Rutherford County.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Federal Crackdown Success, Education Voucher Expansion, and Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground | Oct. 7, 2025

Oct 07, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, October 7, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Federal Operation VIPER shows results: A major FBI-led initiative targeting.... 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

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Mourns Beloved K9 Appie

Sep 30, 2025 at 05:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved four-legged officers, K9 Appie, who passed away peacefully at home Sunday night,.... Read More