Keeping students safe is focus of Operation School Zone Safety Friday

Mar 24, 2021 at 01:30 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Keeping school students safe will be the focus of Operation School Zone Safety Friday by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force. Murfreesboro Police officers, Tennes.... Read More
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Blackman-area drive-by injures 63-year-old Murfreesboro man

Mar 23, 2021 at 11:02 am by Lisa Marchesoni

One homeowner suffered injuries during a drive-by shooting Tuesday in the Blackman community near Murfreesboro, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s captain said. The 63-year-.... Read More
Rutherford County school resource officers safety drill

SROs conduct safety drills at Rutherford County Schools

Mar 19, 2021 at 04:53 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A scenario where a teacher experienced trouble breathing tested the response by Siegel High School students, teachers and staff during an annual safety drill conducted by scho.... Read More
Operation, Don’t Test Your Luck

'Don't Test Your Luck' by drinking and driving on St. Patrick's Day

Mar 12, 2021 at 10:17 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Drivers who drink plan to drink on St. Patrick’s Day should also plan ahead to get a ride home, said Murfreesboro Police Capt. Cary Gensemer. “We would like to en.... Read More
Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force Operation Impact

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force joins other counties to promote safety on I-24

Mar 11, 2021 at 09:54 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force officers will focus on dangerous drivers during “Operation Impact 24: Interstate 24 for 24 Hours” Friday, March 12 on I.... Read More
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Two suspects charged in I-24 shooting

Mar 08, 2021 at 03:53 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

One suspect was charged with attempted first-degree murder after he allegedly shot a La Vergne woman Saturday on Interstate 24, Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives sa.... Read More

Suspected road rage shooting on I-24 sends injures 1, stalls traffic

Mar 07, 2021 at 08:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

One person suffered injuries during a potential road rage shooting early Saturday afternoon on Interstate 24 near the Interstate 840 exit toward Nashville, Rutherford County S.... Read More
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Armed, barricaded suspect charged with firing at SWAT Team

Mar 04, 2021 at 04:06 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Four additional charges of aggravated assault were filed against an armed barricaded man who allegedly fired at Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies Wednesday during a s.... Read More
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Barricaded suspect surrenders to Rutherford County Sheriff’s SWAT team after 6 hours

Mar 03, 2021 at 05:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A man who allegedly shot a relative’s tire barricaded himself for six hours before surrendering to Rutherford County Sheriff’s SWAT team Wednesday off Bradyville P.... Read More

U.S. Attorney presents awards to 2 officers who investigated opioid deaths, injuries

Mar 01, 2021 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Two officers who investigated a rash of opioid overdoses leading to one death and serious injuries to seven people earned awards from U.S. Attorney Don Cochran Wednesday. Mur.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Life Saving Awards

Five deputies recognized for saving life of infant, driver in burning car

Feb 02, 2021 at 11:37 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office deputies who saved the life of a 2-month-old infant allegedly choked by his father earned Life Saving Awards Tuesday from Sheriff.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective Joseph Duncan

Rutherford Sheriff's detective graduates from UT National Forensics Academy

Feb 01, 2021 at 09:50 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Sheriff's Detective Joseph Duncan graduated from the 10-week UT National Forensics Academy where he improved his skills in death investigations and crime scene investigations..... Read More
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Pilot lands aircraft safely in Rutherford County field

Jan 30, 2021 at 11:42 am by Lisa Marchesoni

No one suffered injuries when a pilot flying a Cessna 162 made an emergency landing about 10 a.m. Saturday on a Rucker Road field, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s sergeant.... Read More
Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force

Rutherford Sheriff: 64 drivers cited for texting while driving

Jan 29, 2021 at 10:59 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Sixty-four drivers were cited for texting while driving and 40 drivers were cited for not wearing a seat belt during Operation Lookout Jan. 22. The Rutherford County Traffic.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Patrol Cpl. William Travis with Sgt. Michael Rodgers and Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh

Rutherford Sheriff's Corporal earns Deputy of the Year award from Tennessee Highway Safety Office

Jan 21, 2021 at 09:22 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff's Patrol Cpl. William Travis earned the Middle Tennessee Law Enforcement Network Deputy of the Year award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office..... Read More