Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff-Elect Kenneth Barrett Names RCSO Command Staff

Aug 14, 2026 at 07:22 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff-elect Kenneth Barrett announced his executive command staff selections in a statement on his official Facebook page as h.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Teen Charged with Attempted Murder at Extended Stay Hotel

Aug 13, 2026 at 09:48 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives arrested and charged an 18-year-old man with attempted second-degree murder and several other felo.... Read More

Most Parents are Not Unplugging or Teaching About the Danger of Online Predators Targeting Teens in Rutherford County

Aug 10, 2026 at 10:27 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – Monday marked the first full day back in the classroom for students across Rutherford County, and as the new school year g.... Read More

MTSU Hosts Multi-Agency Active Shooter Training Drill

Aug 10, 2026 at 06:27 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - First responders from across Rutherford County converged on the Middle Tennessee State University campus to conduct their annual joint active shoo.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Detectives Discuss the Alarming Rise of Sextortion Targeting Teens and Suicides Tied to Online Bullying

Aug 10, 2026 at 10:46 am

(Click PLAY Above for Podcast) - Host Scott Walker sits down with Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Jeremy Murdock and Austin Wortman to discuss the severe.... Read More

TWRA Offering Free Hunter Education Course in Murfreesboro on Aug. 28-29

Aug 08, 2026 at 01:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you’ve got a young hunter in the house—or you’re an adult who wants to finally get certified—Tennessee Wildlife Resources.... Read More

The Dark Reality of Online Blackmail and How Predators Trap Teenage Boys and Girls in "Sextortion" Scheme

Aug 06, 2026 at 03:41 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - That was Detective Austin Wortman with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. The nationwide uptick in “sextortion” c.... Read More

Jail Contraband Seized, Infant Safety Concerns & Water System Cybersecurity | Aug. 3, 2026

Aug 03, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County deputies recover Suboxone and other contraband during a jail cell search, incl.... Read More

FREE Rutherford County "Back to School Bash" August 8 at New MMC Location

Jul 27, 2026 at 01:54 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A combination of medical experts, local school representatives, first responders like the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office hav.... Read More

Community & Health Podcast: Local Experts Discuss the Upcoming Back to School Bash and New Healthcare Expansions in Murfreesboro

Jul 27, 2026 at 01:53 pm

PODCAST Click PLAY Above): In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Brandise Raikes of the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, Lucie Bur.... Read More

Eminent Domain Now on the Table for new Jail Site as Price Dispute Heats Up

Jul 23, 2026 at 09:27 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County’s long‑running jail saga has entered a new chapter, and this one comes with urgency, frustration, and a looming deadline from.... Read More

Church Theft Investigation, Town Creek Revival and AI Political Ads | Jul. 22, 2026

Jul 22, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County detectives seek help identifying suspects accused of stealing approximately.... Read More

K-9 Sergeant issues urgent pet safety warning as triple-digit heat waves hit Middle Tennessee

Jun 30, 2026 at 02:34 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local authorities are sounding the alarm as a dangerous heat wave settles over Middle Tennessee. The National Weather Service placed Rutherfo.... Read More

Rutherford County K9 Program Gets Boost as Deputies Track Opioids, Meth and Illegal Drug Shipments

Jun 29, 2026 at 10:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - For the first time, the Rutherford County Opioid Board recently approved a grant for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office to purcha.... Read More

Honor a Hero at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s 9/11 Memorial

Jun 27, 2026 at 07:36 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is inviting residents to take part in a meaningful way to honor military members, first responders, or l.... Read More

Paws on Patrol Create a Positive Impact by Assisting the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office in Keeping Our Streets Safe

Jun 26, 2026 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: During this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talks with Captain James Davis and Sergeant David Ashburn from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office.... Read More

Rutherford County K9 Fred Helps Rescue Missing Wilson County Woman

Jun 25, 2026 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office bloodhound from the Murfreesboro area helped bring a missing Wilson County woman to safety Wednesd.... Read More

UPDATE: Florida Man Arrested After SUV Pursuit from South Church Street to Burnt Knob Road

Jun 17, 2026 at 03:45 pm by WGNS News

Additional Updates: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - On Tuesday (06/16/2026), WGNS reported on a multi-agency police pursuit that began after a Murfreesboro Police officer re.... Read More

Kyle Chrisley Indicted this Month in Rutherford County Following Alleged Tussle with Deputies this Past December

Jun 10, 2026 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Reality television personality Kyle Chrisley is once again making headlines in Middle Tennessee, but this time the spotlight is shinin.... Read More

UPDATED: Rutherford County Investigators Reveal Names of Victims in Mysterious Ashwood Drive Fire TBI, ATF Assisting in Investigation

Jun 09, 2026 at 06:15 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Rutherford County fire officials have publicly identified the two individuals found deceased inside a Mount Juliet-area residen.... Read More