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Heavy rains on Sunday cause flooding across Rutherford County

Apr 12, 2020 at 06:15 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Heavy rains Sunday caused flooded roads in all the usual places in Rutherford County. Roads closed in the county were: · Shoemaker Road.· East County Farm Road.... Read More
#SaferAtHome

Law enforcement leaders remind citizens they are #SaferAtHome

Apr 07, 2020 at 02:40 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Police chiefs and the sheriff in Rutherford County remind citizens in this video they are #SaferAtHome while trying to prevent COVID-19. Sending the message are Mur.... Read More
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Police in Rutherford and Cannon counties want to you to stay home for them

Apr 03, 2020 at 02:55 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Together, the law enforcement agencies of Rutherford and Cannon counties are dedicated to the safety of our citizens.  Our goal during this declared state of emergency is.... Read More

Murfreesboro attorney charged with aggravated rape of young teen

Mar 29, 2020 at 02:12 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A Murfreesboro attorney was charged with aggravated rape and aggravated kidnapping of a young teen after an investigation Friday by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Offic.... Read More
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Rutherford County deputies help rescue bearded dragon trapped in dashboard

Mar 27, 2020 at 12:59 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Ana Gutierrez was driving to buy crickets for her pet bearded dragon, Cynder, when she placed the lizard on the dashboard to soak up some sun Thursday, said Rutherford County.... Read More
This woman thought claiming to have COVID-19 would keep her from jail.

Suspect falsely claims having COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020 at 12:28 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Three Rutherford County deputies were isolated after a suspect they arrested told them falsely she had the COVID-19 to avoid jail, said Chief Deputy Keith Lowery of the Ruther.... Read More
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Supreme Court postpones evictions

Mar 26, 2020 at 03:41 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

No evictions will be conducted until at least May 6 under a Tennessee Supreme Court order issued Wednesday. The Supreme Court justices posted the order “given the incre.... Read More
George Adam Parker and all his face tattoos

Two suspects charged with breaking into several vehicles

Mar 23, 2020 at 05:44 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Two men were charged after they allegedly broke into vehicles this month in two different parts of the Rutherford County, a sheriff's detective said. George Adam Parker, 26,.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network

Seniors receive boxes of food from Feed America First by Sheriff's SCAN and SROs

Mar 19, 2020 at 09:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

About 80 Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network members were grateful to receive non-perishable food donated to them this week by Feed America First. Sheriff Mike.... Read More
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Rutherford Sheriff cancels St. Patrick’s Day sobriety checkpoint

Mar 16, 2020 at 11:09 am by Lisa Marchesoni

The Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force has canceled the St. Patrick’s Day sobriety checkpoint at 10 p.m., Tuesday, March 17 on Rutherford Boulevard. •&bul.... Read More
Officer-involved shooting in Rutherford County

TBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Rutherford County

Mar 13, 2020 at 03:35 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies were involved in a shooting just after noon Friday on Mt. Herman Road, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. The Tennessee Bureau of Investig.... Read More
Start your #9 p.m. Routine tonight

Rutherford County law enforcement urges you to not be stupid and lock your car

Mar 13, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Local law enforcement leadership endorses the #9pmroutine campaign to educate citizens and help prevent burglary. Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh, Smyrna Police Chief.... Read More