Crime & Safety

Stand-off at motel in Murfreesboro ends peacefully

Sep 03, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

On Thursday morning, Sept. 3, Murfreesboro Police ended a stand-off with a suicidal man in a motel room on South Church Street, according to MPD. According to a news alert,&n.... Read More
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Reopening schools produces spike in child abuse reports

Sep 03, 2020 at 08:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"We knew the Child Protective Investigative Team had a difficult job responding to horrific cases of child abuse, child sexual abuse, and children exposed to their parent's dr.... Read More
Murfreesboro Police Department

Updated: Man killed in armed robbery at Murfreesboro apartment complex

Aug 28, 2020 at 01:12 pm by Voice Wire

A 24-year-old man was shot and killed while inside his Murfreesboro apartment Thursday, Aug. 28, the apparent victim of an attempted armed robbery. Police are searching for th.... Read More
Booze it & Lose it

Deputies working overtime to enforce DUI laws, save lives

Aug 28, 2020 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Twenty-three people died in traffic crashes this year in Rutherford County, five more than last year at this time, a sheriff’s sergeant said. That’s why additiona.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Second murder suspect booked into Adult Detention Center

Aug 27, 2020 at 08:07 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A second man accused of killing a Rutherford County man was booked into the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center Aug. 27, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Offi.... Read More
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Serial rapist sentenced to 25 years for assaulting elderly Murfreesboro woman

Aug 27, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

A serial rapist who carried out multiple sexual attacks in Tennessee was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the rape of an elderly Murfreesboro woman, according to a press re.... Read More

Smyrna Police Department identify shooting suspect, issue warrants

Aug 21, 2020 at 08:49 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Police Department has issued five felony arrest warrants for suspected shooter Laronnie Brile of Nashville. Briley, 27, is wanted for his role in the Aug. 15 shoo.... Read More
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Murfreesboro man charged with fatally stabbing uncle

Aug 17, 2020 at 04:30 pm by Voice Wire

A Murfreesboro man accused of stabbing his uncle to death, then wrecking a vehicle and fleeing on foot, Monday morning, Aug. 17, is now behind bars. 28-year-old Carmen De la.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Murfreesboro man charged with threatening off-duty Rutherford deputy with handgun

Aug 17, 2020 at 04:18 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Another driver allegedly pointed a handgun at an off-duty Rutherford County Sheriff's deputy as they were traveling Sunday afternoon on Interstate 24 near the Medical Center P.... Read More
Murfreesboro Police Department Traffic Fatality

'Granny' killed while crossing Memorial Blvd.

Aug 15, 2020 at 03:30 pm by Voice Wire

A Murfreesboro woman was struck by a vehicle and killed while trying to cross a busy multi-lane road Friday evening, August 14, according to a press release from the Murfreesb.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Murder suspect turns self in to Rutherford Sheriff

Aug 12, 2020 at 06:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A suspect accused of murdering a Rutherford County resident turned himself in about 4:45 p.m. Wednesday at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Suspect Christopher Hawk.... Read More
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Rutherford Sheriff: Kentucky man wanted in connect to July killing of local man

Aug 12, 2020 at 01:30 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Warrants were obtained for a suspect accused of killing a Rutherford County man July 26 at his home, a Rutherford County Sheriff's detective said.  Suspect Christopher H.... Read More