Murfreesboro Police Department

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UPDATE: Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal NW Broad Street Collision

Dec 05, 2024 at 01:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department’s Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is urgently seeking witnesses to a fatal three-car collision that occur.... Read More

Kia Optima: The Swiss Army Knife of Murfreesboro Heists Used in $40k Cellphone Theft

Dec 03, 2024 at 02:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nothing screams "mastermind criminals" like using a stolen white Kia Optima to make a dramatic entrance—literally—into SD Cell Plus on.... Read More

UPDATE: Community Effort Pays Off: Missing 14-Year-Old Safely Found

Dec 02, 2024 at 08:52 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) has officially canceled a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for 14-year-old Arianah Denwiddie, who was reported.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Debunk Viral Facebook Post on Alleged Sex Trafficking Incident

Nov 27, 2024 at 06:17 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN — A viral Facebook post claiming a downtown Murfreesboro incident was linked to sex trafficking or theft has been confirmed as false by local au.... Read More

UPDATE: Stealing ATM's with a Chain and a Truck - Bandits Remain at Large

Nov 27, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — It’s been nearly two weeks since Murfreesboro’s Criminal Investigations Division was handed the case of the Great ATM Heist, and so far,.... Read More

Thieves Ram Pickup Into Murfreesboro Store, Steal ATM While Customers Watch

Nov 25, 2024 at 11:01 am by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – Murfreesboro Police are investigating a daring ATM theft that took place at a busy convenience store while both customers and a store clerk were pr.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Officer Recognized for DUI Arrest Record by MADD

Nov 13, 2024 at 04:55 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Murfreesboro Police Officer Joseph Roberts was recently awarded the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Hero Award for his outstanding work in D.... Read More

Bowling for Dollars: Burglar Targets Lanes Trains and Automobiles, Cuts Hole in Roof, Dangles In, and Nabs Cash at Murfreesboro Bowling Alley

Nov 12, 2024 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro detectives are scratching their heads (and maybe a few hardhats) as they work to catch a burglar with an unusual method for breaking in.... Read More

Criminal Activity, Traffic Woes and More with Guests from the Murfreesboro Police Department

Nov 06, 2024 at 08:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - From auto accidents to crime and crime prevention, today’s program focuses on law enforcement at the local level. In this Action Line episode with hos.... Read More

Three Apprehended After Foot Chase Following Stolen Truck Incident in Murfreesboro

Nov 04, 2024 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN — In a swift response aided by technology, Murfreesboro Police Department officers apprehended three individuals on Monday afternoon, November 4.... Read More

UPDATE: MTSU to Reopen Wednesday Following Student Death; Vigil Planned and Campus Resources Extended

Oct 29, 2024 at 06:39 pm by WGNS

Following Monday's tragic death of a student in the library, MTSU will reopen to students and faculty on Wednesday (October 30). However, the James E. Walker Library will.... Read More

From Parks Patrol to Homeless Outreach: Officer Ridiner Receives Top Award

Oct 16, 2024 at 10:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Parks Officer David Ridiner has been named, ‘Officer of the Year,’ by the Exchange Club. Exchange.... Read More

Suspect Charged with Second-Degree Homicide After Shooting on Lascassas Pike

Oct 15, 2024 at 12:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division have arrested a 22-year-old woman in connection with the.... Read More

UPDATED: Precautionary Lockdown at Oakland High and Middle Schools Amid Nearby Police Activity

Oct 03, 2024 at 05:57 pm by WGNS News

- UPDATE - Murfreesboro, TN – Oakland High School and Oakland Middle School were placed on lockdown Thursday morning as a precautionary measure due to a police situation.... Read More

Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Accident on Middle Tennessee Boulevard

Sep 20, 2024 at 07:21 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - A motorcycle accident involving an SUV shut down Middle Tennessee Boulevard near Captain Joe Fulghum Drive on Thursday afternoon, halting traffic fo.... Read More

UPDATE: License Plate Readers Assisted in Locating the Hit and Run Vehicle

Aug 23, 2024 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

MURFRESSBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has an update on the fatal hit and run incident involving a pedestrian this past Sunday (August 18, 2024). According to Murfreesboro Poli.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Release Name of Victim in Fatal Hit-and-Run on N. Thompson Lane

Aug 22, 2024 at 10:36 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Authorities have released the name of the woman found dead near a busy intersection in Murfreesboro this past Sunday. Police confirmed that the deceas.... Read More

Social Media Hoax: No Baby Abandoned at Murfreesboro Gas Station

Aug 02, 2024 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department has addressed and denied recent rumors circulating on social media about an abandoned baby left in a car seat at a local.... Read More

UPDATE: 2 Separate Missing Person Cases in Murfreesboro and Lebanon

Jul 23, 2024 at 10:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - UPDATE: MPD Public Information Officer Larry Flowers updated WGNS on the missing person case and confirmed, "BOLO CANCELED! 41-year old Al Marvyn Trim has b.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Killed on Bicycle Believed to have Fallen Off Bike Prior to Vehicle Striking Him

Jul 22, 2024 at 11:28 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – UPDATE:  There are additional details from the fatal vehicle verses bicycle accident that happened late last week near the Walmart stor.... Read More