Sheriff: Couple die in domestic-related shooting

May 17, 2018 at 08:07 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A couple died after an apparent domestic violence shooting with their 2-year-old son inside their Annadel Court home Wednesday night, a sheriff’s detective said. Patrol.... Read More

Sheriff: 2 dead after Wednesday night shooting

May 17, 2018 at 06:13 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Two people died in a shooting late Wednesday at their home off state Route 96 West (Franklin Highway), said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. Responding deputies heard shots fired when.... Read More

County constable killed in 1878 honored at National Police Memorial

May 17, 2018 at 10:53 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A Rutherford County constable who died in the line of duty in 1878 was memorialized this year on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. Constable.... Read More
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SROs award scholarships to seniors from Rutherford County high schools

May 09, 2018 at 02:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

School Resources Officers contributed from their own pockets and fund-raisers to award four $1,000 college scholarships to Rutherford County seniors Wednesday. SRO Jason Urba.... Read More

Detention deputies honored during National Corrections Officers' Week

May 07, 2018 at 03:23 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and Adult Detention Center are recognizing the Detention deputies during National Corrections Officers and Employees’ Week May 7.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office seizes meth worth $40K

Apr 30, 2018 at 08:19 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Almost $40,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine and about $100 worth of heroin were seized from a Murfreesboro man after a one-month investigation, a Sheriff’s Special E.... Read More

Work center escapee apprehended by Sheriff's warrants deputies

Apr 27, 2018 at 04:08 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

An escapee from the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center is back in custody Friday. Fugitive Justin Baucom, 30, of Smyrna, escaped from the work center April 1. Sherif.... Read More

Jail chaplain Spurgeon earns American Jail Association volunteer award

Apr 27, 2018 at 03:25 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Chaplain John Spurgeon of the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center and Correctional Work Center earned the Volunteer of the Year award this week from the American Jail Ass.... Read More

Deputy Beach earns Life Savers Award for reviving 6-year-old girl

Apr 26, 2018 at 03:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Saving the life of a 6-year-old girl earned a Life Savers Award for a Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Thursday. Deputy Chris Beach received the Life Savers Award fro.... Read More

Bring unused medications to Sheriff's Office, StoneCrest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday

Apr 24, 2018 at 01:14 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 at the Sheriff’s Office in Murfreesboro or TriStar Stone.... Read More

Throneberry named Ford of Murfreesboro's Officer of the Month for March

Apr 20, 2018 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Capturing a fugitive wanted for felony murder in Georgia earned a sheriff's deputy Officer of the Month honors for March from Ford of Murfreesboro. Deputy James Throneberry s.... Read More

Ford of Murfreesboro names Baldwin February Officer of the Month

Apr 20, 2018 at 09:32 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A School Resource Officer who investigated a threat to Rock Springs Middle School received the Officer of the Month award for February from Ford of Murfreesboro. SRO Ben Bald.... Read More

SROs raise funds for Special Olympians to compete in state tourney

Apr 19, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Feast on chicken wings while donating to Special Olympians at the Wings & Rings event from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 24 at Toot’s on Broad Street. Sheriff’s.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy rescues lost dog trapped in Stewart's Creek

Apr 17, 2018 at 03:08 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

When Paul Rocco’s Shepherd mix Butch wandered away Sunday, he was worried about his beloved pet. Rocco searched for his dog all day but couldn’t find Butch anywhe.... Read More

Sheriff's Office to set Clifton Braunwalder memorial checkpoint

Apr 12, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A sobriety checkpoint will be dedicated to the memory of Clifton Braunwalder, a 13-year-old Boy Scout killed by an impaired driver four years ago. The fourth annual Clifton B.... Read More