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Convicted Felon on Probation Arrested for Committing Two Carjackings Wednesday Evening

Oct 27, 2023 at 11:17 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN - A convicted felon on probation out of Rutherford County is jailed in Nashville for committing two carjackings Wednesday evening before a police canine team cau.... Read More

Mt. Juliet Man Sentenced for Extorting Children in Sex Acts Crimes

Oct 06, 2023 at 08:45 am by WGNS News

A Mt. Juliet man was sentenced today to 27-years in prison for extorting and threatening multiple minors into performing sexual acts on camera. That term of imprisonment will.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seeking Information Surrounding Theft from Target

Sep 21, 2023 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, Police are hoping to gain additional information about a theft that occurred late last month (08/28/23) in the Target store. Detectives are seeking t.... Read More

7/11 Gas Station Robbery Remains Under Investigation in Northern Rutherford County

Jul 25, 2023 at 07:48 am by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - In LaVergne, police are continuing their investigation into a robbery that was reported on July 4th at 2:15 in the morning. The culprit behind the crime evide.... Read More

Smyrna Man Arrested on Ten Vehicle Burglary Charges in Nashville

Jul 11, 2023 at 05:24 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN – Detectives with the Nashville Violent Crimes Division in coordination with officers assigned to the Vehicle Crimes Reduction Initiative arrested a Smyr.... Read More

Multiple Aggravated Robbery Charges Filed Against Ex-con in Davidson and Rutherford County Robberies

Jan 24, 2023 at 01:44 pm by WGNS News

An investigation spanning nearly a month into a series of armed robberies at Nashville area dollar stores culminated Sunday night with the arrest of ex-con Terrance Turner w.... Read More

Media Commentary: Crime in Reality and TV Shows "Ripped from the Headlines"

Jan 12, 2023 at 03:31 pm by WGNS News

Mixing actual police procedures in reality verses television shows or movies that are reportedly, “Ripped from the Headlines...” What's real and what can really.... Read More

Unknown Man Allegedly Breaks Into Local Preschool, Stays for Over an Hour, Stealing Food, an iPad and a Gift Card

Jan 06, 2023 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A burglary that occurred late last year remains under investigation. Evidently, the crime took place just 9-days before Christmas at a location few would th.... Read More

Smyrna Police Need Help Identifying Suspect in Attempted Robbery Case

Dec 19, 2022 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) An attempted robbery is under investigation in the Town of Smyrna. The incident occurred on December 8th at “5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill&rdquo.... Read More

Shoplifting Continues to be a Big Problem - Murfreesboro Alone has Recorded Over 300 Theft Cases Since Oct. 1

Dec 08, 2022 at 05:53 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Shoplifting continues to be a costly problem for area retailers in Rutherford County. In Murfreesboro, the Chief of Police and the Mayor have been in contac.... Read More

Possible Uptick in Crime as we Enter the Holiday Season - More Shoppers = More Opportunities

Nov 28, 2022 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) As we enter into the holiday season, more and more thefts will likely be reported. There are several reasons for an uptick in thievery during the weeks befo.... Read More

The Rutherford County District Attorney's Show - A look at Cold Cases and More

Nov 04, 2022 at 08:43 am by Producer

On today's monthly Rutherford County District Attorney's Show with Host J. Paul Newman, a retired Assistant District Attorney, talked about a cold case with ties to both Ruthe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Trying to Identify Woman in Video After Car Break-in and Fraud (See Video)

Oct 06, 2022 at 04:17 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) The Murfreesboro Police Department reports that detectives are searching for a person of interest in a fraudulent use of a credit card case that also involv.... Read More

Rutherford County Crime Stoppers Alert - Have you seen this subject?

Sep 12, 2022 at 10:18 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) The MTSU Police Department is asking for the public's assistance with identifying a person of interest in a burglary at the Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse at.... Read More

Smyrna Police Continue Investigation into Alleged Aggravated Assault Incident

Aug 25, 2022 at 11:51 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TENN.) In Smyrna, police continue to investigate an incident that was reported on August 14, 2022, at 9:40 in the evening. On that Sunday, the Smyrna Police responded.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Report that Residents Continues to Leave their Vehicles Unlocked - Vehicle Break-ins Continue

Aug 03, 2022 at 06:54 pm by WGNS

Over the past 3-weeks, 22-vehicles have been reported as stolen in Murfreesboro. Making it easier on thieves, many people are leaving the keys to their car inside their rides,.... Read More

Rutherford County: Alleged Debit Card Fraud Case in Smyrna and Nashville

Jul 18, 2022 at 07:44 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, the Police Department is in the midst of an investigation involving a debit/credit card fraud case that adds up to more a loss of over $2,000. Evidently, the case s.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Car Break-In Case - Unknown Subjects Allegedly Write $6,300 in Checks

Jul 14, 2022 at 05:39 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TN) UPDATE - BOLO CANCELED! Murfreesboro Police report, "Detective Rice has identified the two persons of interest in this auto burglary/fraud case.".... Read More

The District Attorney’s Show on WGNS - Court Updates, Cold Cases, Missing Persons and More

Jul 01, 2022 at 08:49 am by Producer

Today, we learned about upcoming court cases with Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones. Assistant District Attorney Trevor Lynch talked to listeners about differ.... Read More

Quick Change Scam ends with Alleged Theft of $1,000

Jun 14, 2022 at 07:40 pm by WGNS

What appears to have been a quick-change scam ended with a Walmart customer allegedly stealing $1,000. The incident was reported at the Walmart on Old Fort Parkway late last.... Read More