Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Senior citizens life threatened, car stolen

Nov 23, 2020 at 06:11 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A senior citizen escaped injury when a woman she gave a ride to threatened to kill her and carjacked her vehicle Monday on Central Valley Road, a Rutherford County Sheriff&rsq.... Read More

Three men save unconscious driver's life

Nov 20, 2020 at 03:14 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Three men teamed up to save an unconscious driver's life inside a running vehicle Tuesday near the Dollar General store on Epps Mill Road in Christiana, sheriff's deputies sai.... Read More
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Rutherford Sheriff's detective earns state achievement honor

Nov 20, 2020 at 11:21 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective earned an outstanding achievement award from the Tennessee Narcotic Officers Association Saturday. Detective R.L. “Fuzzy&r.... Read More

In-home health care worker indicted for stealing $457,000 from two patients, church

Nov 17, 2020 at 03:43 pm by Lisa Marchesoni 3

An in-home health care worker was indicted for stealing approximately $457,000 from two Rutherford County residents and a church, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s dete.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's detective warns parents to monitor internet access for crimes against children

Nov 17, 2020 at 08:51 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Editor’s Note: The Women's World Summit Foundation is sponsoring the 10th Annual 19 Days of Activism for the Prevention of Violence Against Children and Youth. From Nov.... Read More

Officers issue 230 tickets during National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week

Nov 16, 2020 at 09:39 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Teams of law enforcement officers issued 230 citations to drivers during "Operation Move Over/Hazardous Moving Rutherford" as part of National Traffic Incident Response Awaren.... Read More

Be warned: Rutherford Sheriff has 3 traffic checkpoints Friday night around the county

Nov 13, 2020 at 12:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Three awareness checkpoints will be held Friday to combat the rising number of traffic deaths this year in Rutherford County, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s sergeant said.... Read More
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Expect slower traffic on I-24 as Rutherford's Traffic Safety Task Force reminds drivers to 'Move Over'

Nov 13, 2020 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Expect slower traffic when teams of officers emphasize enforcement of the "Move Over" law, distracted driving and hazardous driving Friday on Interstate 24 and U.S. Highway 41.... Read More

2 injured in Wednesday school bus crash

Nov 04, 2020 at 09:17 am by Lisa Marchesoni

One Rutherford County Schools student and one driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a school bus crash Wednesday on U.S. Highway 41/70 (John Bragg Highway), Rutherf.... Read More

Do you know who damaged electronic speeding sign?

Nov 02, 2020 at 03:27 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Vandals damaged a Sheriff's Office sign designed to slow down motorists on Midland-Fosterville Road recently, said Sgt. Michael Rodgers. Heavy damage was sustained to three d.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's Detective TY Downing named Exchange Club Officer of the Year

Oct 29, 2020 at 11:10 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff's Detective Ty Downing was selected as the Officer of the Year for the Exchange Club of Murfreesboro. Downing received the award during the Exchange.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's Office collects expired prescriptions Saturday during National Drug Take-Back Day

Oct 22, 2020 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Residents may turn in their expired and unwanted prescriptions during the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Sheriff's Of.... Read More