Crime & Safety

19 Days of Activism: Child sex trafficking preys on the vulnerable

Nov 02, 2019 at 09:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

Editor’s note: This is part of a series for the 19 Days of Activism Campaign sponsored by the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. By Detective Andr.... Read More

Rutherford County human trafficking sting nabs 16 men

Oct 28, 2019 at 02:15 pm by Voice Wire

SMYRNA – A two-day, undercover operation by several law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrests of 16 men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a tw.... Read More

Have you seen Prevo Clark or David Sturgis?

Oct 25, 2019 at 09:30 am by Voice Wire

On Oct. 22, Prevo Larry Clark was reported missing by a family member. The family has not heard from him since Oct. 10. Clark was released from the Rutherford County Adult De.... Read More

Seven suspects charged in national domestic violence sweep

Oct 24, 2019 at 02:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Seven suspects wanted for domestic assault and related crimes in Rutherford County were arrested Wednesday during a nationwide sweep, a Rutherford County Sheriff's captain sai.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police: BB gun-wielding robber nabbed

Oct 23, 2019 at 03:59 pm by Voice Wire

A man who has been robbing stores along Memorial Blvd. over the past week and a half has been arrested. Mark Longmire, Jr., 29, is accused of robbing the following businesses.... Read More

Tennessee Appeals Court overturns 2016 rape convictions of 2 Murfreesboro men

Oct 23, 2019 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

One of the most interesting things about criminal law in Tennessee is the strict rules our state has against rape and sexual assault. For example, inserting anything int.... Read More

Burglars snatch $147K in jewelry from Sam's Club

Oct 22, 2019 at 02:15 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Detectives are trying to track down the men who allegedly pulled off high-dollar jewelry heists at Sam's Clubs from Tennessee to Illinois, including one in.... Read More

La Vergne man charged with solicitation of a minor

Oct 11, 2019 at 03:08 pm by Voice Wire

An investigation by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a La Vergne man..... Read More

21-year-old man accused of shooting at vehicles on the interstate

Oct 11, 2019 at 01:01 pm by Voice Wire

A man called 911 Sunday, Oct. 6, claiming he was being followed. He fired shots while driving along the Interstate, striking a vehicle and damaging his own. Mohamadu Bah.... Read More

Robber holds up bank on Thompson Lane

Oct 08, 2019 at 06:30 pm by Voice Wire

Around 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, Murfreesboro Police Officers responded to a call of a robbery at the First Tennessee Bank, 123 W. Thompson Lane. Bank employees told office.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police investigates rash of car break-ins

Oct 08, 2019 at 01:59 pm by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro Police Department is investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins where car windows were shattered, vehicles broken into and items stolen early Monday morning, O.... Read More

Scam Warning: Con artists are impersonating Murfreesboro Police Officer

Oct 05, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 2

A Murfreesboro man was swindled out of nearly $18,000 by someone using a spoofed Murfreesboro Police Department phone number, claiming there were warrants out for the man&rsqu.... Read More