School Resource Officer Chad Dodson, left, and Lascassas 4th grade student Gabrielle Baron

Rutherford SRO hopes book will inspire students

May 26, 2021 at 12:26 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

School Resource Officer Chad Dodson sat in the hallway at Lascassas Elemtentary during lunch and used Old English Bulldog stuffed animal’s limbs to wave and interact wit.... Read More

Stewarts Creek High School student charged with possessing handgun on campus

May 25, 2021 at 03:52 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Students at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna were secured while school resource officers quickly removed a handgun from a student’s backpack this morning, a school r.... Read More
Operation Poseidon II

Is drunk boating illegal?

May 24, 2021 at 12:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

People operating boats while intoxicated may endanger people enjoying Memorial Day weekend on Percy Priest Lake and boat ramps, a Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force m.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's Office investigates interstate shootings

May 12, 2021 at 08:54 am by Lisa Marchesoni

One driver escaped injury when another motorist fired a handgun into his car Friday on Interstate 24, Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies said. In unrelated cases, ano.... Read More

Suspect charged with sexual offenses with girls has more possible victims

May 10, 2021 at 12:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Fifty-three charges of sexual activities involving girls ages 11-14 were filed against a Murfreesboro man Friday after a three-month investigation by a Rutherford County Sheri.... Read More

Mother address stranger who killed her daughter

May 10, 2021 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Debbie Ervin now breathed easier this Mother's Day because the stranger who killed her daughter was sentenced to 40 years in prison Thursday. Her daughter Katelyn Ervin,.... Read More
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center

Corrections officers spend career locked in caring for inmates

May 08, 2021 at 08:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

They are locked in a secure facility with inmates charged with various crimes ranging from theft to murder for 40 hours every week. They serve as medics, counselors and caregi.... Read More

Rutherford SROs fund five scholarships for seniors

May 06, 2021 at 04:49 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Five Rutherford County Schools’ seniors each earned $450 scholarships from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s School Resource Officers.      &nb.... Read More

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center earns recertification

May 04, 2021 at 11:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center earned state certification for the fifth time in five years. Tennessee Corrections Institute staff inspected the facility last month.... Read More
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center

Detention Center staff stops escape plan

Apr 26, 2021 at 02:39 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center deputies took immediate action to prevent a potential escape plan discussed by inmates Saturday, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said. The indi.... Read More

Dispose of unused medicine Saturday at the Rutherford Sheriff's Office

Apr 22, 2021 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

 Old and unused medicines, liquid medicines and a small amount of needles may be brought to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office for safe disposal Saturday. Depu.... Read More
Operation 40 to 40

81 drivers cited for speeding on I-840 during 'Operation 40 to 40'

Apr 21, 2021 at 12:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Eighty-one drivers received citations for speeding last Friday during “Operation 40 to 40” on Interstate 840 from Dickson County to Wilson County, a Tennessee High.... Read More

Road rage shooting reported Monday on I-24

Apr 21, 2021 at 10:42 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A man escaped injury when another driver fired two bullets into his car Monday morning on Interstate 24 near Smyrna, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. Drive.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force enforce excessive speed on I-840 Friday

Apr 14, 2021 at 04:30 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Drivers driving at excessive speeds on Interstate 840 may expect traffic citations during Operation 40 to 40 from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. Friday from Dickson County to Wilson County..... Read More

8 drivers cited for using cell phones in school zones by Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force

Apr 01, 2021 at 11:22 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Eight drivers received citations for driving while texting or talking on cell phones in school zones Friday in Murfreesboro, a police sergeant said. Murfreesboro Police, Tenn.... Read More