Daughter charged with shooting disabled mother because she wouldn't sleep

Feb 27, 2020 at 10:48 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A daughter allegedly shot her disabled mother in the face with a pellet gun because she would not go to sleep Tuesday at their home, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detect.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Armed robbery suspect shot at police, causing pile up on New Salem

Feb 26, 2020 at 03:39 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

An armed robbery suspect was arrested after ramming a Murfreesboro Police car and escaping injury when he drove toward a deputy who fired at him Wednesday on Cason Lane, law e.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Autistic man from Blackman lost and found in Smyrna

Feb 26, 2020 at 09:09 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Early Thursday morning, Feb. 26, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office announced that emergency responders were searching for a 21-year-old autistic man who cannot speak.... Read More
Rutherford County Constable Abner Dement

Constable killed in 1878 in the line of duty remembered

Feb 25, 2020 at 09:28 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Abner Brence Dement III was a teen when his father told him about the 1878 murder of his great-grandfather, Rutherford County Constable Abner Dement. His father, Abner Brence.... Read More
Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force's Operation Red Light Runner

Beware red light runners local cops are on to you

Feb 21, 2020 at 08:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Drivers who try to beat traffic signals can expect citations as part of the Operation Red Light Runner enforcement event from 2-6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26 throughout the count.... Read More
Jared Partin

Bell Buckle man pleads guilty in girlfriend's murder

Feb 14, 2020 at 01:49 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A boyfriend pleaded guilty Thursday to killing his girlfriend after an argument in 2017 at their Bell Buckle home, a Rutherford County Sheriff's sergeant said. Victim Carly H.... Read More
Rutherford County roads

Beware of icy, flooded roads today in Rutherford County

Feb 14, 2020 at 09:17 am by Lisa Marchesoni

The freakishly rainy weather has been followed by a cold front, which has resulted in icy roads. Several Rutherford County roads were reported with slick, icy conditions this.... Read More
Flooded roads

Flooded roads improving but some still dangerous as of 2:30 p.m.

Feb 13, 2020 at 03:12 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

As of 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 41 county roads are now closed or considered dangerous.  Deputies are blocking Armstrong Valley Road at state Route 99 (New.... Read More
Turn around; don't drown

More rain means more flooded county roads

Feb 13, 2020 at 09:22 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Highway Department employees installed signs at flooded areas and deputies used caution tape to warn drivers about not driving on flooded roads.  Ruthe.... Read More
Flooding closes Rutherford County roads

Flooding closes 9 Rutherford County roads

Feb 11, 2020 at 12:56 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rising flood waters closed nine roads this afternoon in Rutherford County, the sheriff’s office reported. Sheriff’s deputies ask drivers to be extra careful when.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Explorers

Rutherford Sheriff's Explorers capture top awards at Winterfest competition

Feb 11, 2020 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Explorers captured four top 10 spots during the regional Boy Scouts Winterfest competition this weekend in Gatlinburg. Adviser Deputy Andy P.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Rutherford deputy resigns after 'visiting woman' while on the clock

Feb 06, 2020 at 02:57 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A veteran Rutherford County Sheriff’s sergeant resigned in lieu of termination after violating four sheriff’s office procedures, the sheriff’s office reporte.... Read More