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Rutherford Sheriff's Capt. Chris Fly completes national jail leadership course

Dec 04, 2018 at 10:21 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Capt. Chris Fly of the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center graduated from the 29th National Jail Leadership Command Academy. Jail administrators learn to develop leaders.... Read More

Rutherford Deputies collect Christmas gifts for seniors

Nov 30, 2018 at 09:22 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Senior citizens who live alone may not receive Christmas presents. That’s why the sheriff’s Detention deputies are collecting gifts for 85 senior members of the S.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff: 3 volunteer chaplains 'will be beneficial for our officers'

Nov 15, 2018 at 10:16 am by Lisa Marchesoni 3

Three volunteers were selected to serve as chaplains for Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office employees, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said Wednesday. Freddy Dulaney, Dr. Victor.... Read More

Fitzhugh fires another deputy

Nov 14, 2018 at 10:59 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy was terminated Tuesday, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. Deputy Billy Spray was terminated “based on multiple violations of the st.... Read More

19 Days of Activism: Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Nov 07, 2018 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

During the 19 Days of Activism, the Child Advocacy Center has two goals. The first goal is that the 19 partner agencies will sponsor press releases to educate our community ab.... Read More

Severe storms kill one, injure two in Rutherford County

Nov 06, 2018 at 08:11 am by Lisa Marchesoni

One woman lost her life and two others were injured during a storm about midnight in the Christiana area, Rutherford County authorities said. "It's with great sadness we repo.... Read More

Know who stole this vehicle? CrimeStoppers will give you $3K

Oct 31, 2018 at 08:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rewards up to $3,000 are being offered for a 2017 XP1000 Polaris Razor stolen between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. from a Leanna Road home near Murfreesboro, said Sheriff’s Dete.... Read More

Info needed on truck driver who destroyed Rock Springs Middle baseball field

Oct 25, 2018 at 08:07 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Information is needed about the vandals who destroyed the sod and grass early Tuesday at Rock Springs Middle School at 3301 Rock Springs Road in Smyrna, a school resource offi.... Read More

Get rid of unwanted prescription drugs Saturday at Sheriff's Office

Oct 25, 2018 at 01:12 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Dispose of your unused prescription medications safely by dropping the drugs off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Sheriff’s Office in Murfreesboro or TriS.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff sets time for annual 'Trunk or Treat'

Oct 25, 2018 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Ninjas, Disney princesses and movie characters are expected to parade at the Trunk or Treat event Halloween night at the Sheriff’s Office. Events include a SWAT Bearcat.... Read More

Officers target U.S. Highway 70 for traffic safety Tuesday and Friday

Oct 22, 2018 at 11:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Sheriff’s deputies will join law enforcement officers throughout Tennessee to reduce traffic deaths and injuries during increased enforcement Tuesday and Friday on U.S..... Read More

Michael Rodgers earns Officer of the Year from Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club

Oct 19, 2018 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Michael Rodgers was recognized as the Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club’s Officer of the Year Thursday. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said Rodgers is.... Read More

Rutherford jailer disciplined for 'enabling' 2 inmates to escape

Oct 17, 2018 at 11:17 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A Rutherford County Adult Detention Center employee who enabled two inmates to escape last Wednesday was suspended for two weeks without pay from Oct. 19-30, said Sheriff Mike.... Read More

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Q&A: School Resource Officers discuss program’s origins on its 25th anniverary

Oct 16, 2018 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The future of school safety has been on the front pages of newspapers and magazines and leading the nightly news and dinner table discussions since the tragedy that took place.... Read More

Family appeals for information in Gregg Hawkins murder three years ago

Oct 16, 2018 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Gregg Hawkins’ wife, daughters and brother want justice for his murder and appealed Monday for information to solve the case three years ago Tuesday. Hawkins, 53, of Mu.... Read More