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Rutherford County detention officer indicted for allegedly assaulting inmate

Sep 07, 2018 at 02:54 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A Rutherford County Detention Center deputy was terminated Friday after being indicted by the grand jury, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. William Jones, 26, of Murfreesboro was c.... Read More

Local first responders face off on softball diamond

Sep 07, 2018 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

On Saturday, Sept. 8, your local public safety agencies will square off against one another in a softball tournament benefitting Relay for Life of Rutherford County. &ldquo.... Read More

Honor Guard members prepare for the 21-gun salute during the 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony in 2017.

Thank a First Responder at the Rutherford Sheriff's annual 9/11 ceremony

Sep 05, 2018 at 02:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Community residents will remember victims who died in the 9/11 terrorists’ attacks during a solemn ceremony at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 at the Rutherford County Sheriff&.... Read More

SROs offer enhanced driving class for teens

Aug 22, 2018 at 11:37 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Teens can build their knowledge and driving experience through the Defense Response Improving Vehicle Education course taught by School Resource Officers. School Resource Off.... Read More

Two suspects charged with Almaville Road arson

Aug 20, 2018 at 04:23 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Law enforcement officers, a fire investigator and a witness combined efforts to identify two suspects accused of starting a fire that destroyed a shed Saturday on Almaville Ro.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's detective graduates from TBI’s Leadership Academy

Aug 18, 2018 at 02:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Ten law enforcement officers from across the state, including one from Rutherford County, graduated from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Leadership Academy this wee.... Read More

Barricaded man wanted for domestic assault surrenders

Aug 15, 2018 at 10:55 am by Lisa Marchesoni 1

SWAT officers ordered a barricaded man out of a home peacefully after a four-hour standoff Wednesday on Turner Avenue, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s lieutenant said. Su.... Read More

Deputies join in keeping fatalities down on U.S. Highway 70

Aug 02, 2018 at 07:30 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Reducing traffic fatalities and crashes on U.S. Highway 70 will be the goal of Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies joining other officers statewide in the “Safe o.... Read More

Rutherford County SROs prepare for school with 'active aggressor' training

Jul 31, 2018 at 06:49 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Teacher Tristan Brown feels safer after Rutherford County Sheriff’s school resource officers trained for an active aggressor scenario Tuesday at a county elementary scho.... Read More

Victim identified in drowning

Jul 30, 2018 at 11:57 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A Tennessee Highway Patrol helicopter pilot recovered the body of a Rutherford County woman who apparently drowned Sunday night at Jefferson Springs Recreation area, a sheriff.... Read More

Registration is open for Sheriff's Citizens Academy

Jul 28, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Residents who want to learn about forensics and ride along with a patrol deputy are invited to participate in the 12-week Sheriff’s Citizens Academy at the Rutherford Co.... Read More

Do you recognize this man?

Jul 25, 2018 at 01:54 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

He is suspected of stealing a drop gate trailer Monday from a home on Roundtree Avenue. The suspect drives a red Ford F150 pickup truck. If you have information about this m.... Read More

Seat belt safety point set Thursday at Walter Hill Bridge

Jul 24, 2018 at 09:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Six people were not wearing seat belts when they were killed in traffic crashes this year in Rutherford County, a sheriff’s corporal said. To emphasize the importance o.... Read More

RCSO June Officer of the Month: Cpl. Stephen Lewis

Jul 23, 2018 at 08:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Quickly locating a suspect accused of first-degree murder earned a sheriff’s corporal honors as Officer of the Month in June from Ford of Murfreesboro. Cpl. Stephen Lew.... Read More

RCSO May Officer of the Month: Patrol Deputy Jonathan McGee

Jul 20, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A sheriff’s deputy whose traffic stop helped solve a theft case was honored as Officer of the Month in May by Ford of Murfreesboro. Patrol Deputy Jonathan McGee receive.... Read More