Arrest Made in Alleged "Mishandling of a Firearm" Death in Murfreesboro

Jun 08, 2021 at 12:53 pm by WGNS

  What was believed to be an accidental shooting death, or a "Mishandling of a firearm" case that resulted in the death of 22-year old Ben Wright in Murfreesboro has led.... Read More

Human and sex trafficking training for those in the grooming and beauty industry and more from the Murfreesboro Police Department (Video)

Jun 04, 2021 at 12:17 pm by WGNS

Is your Neighbors' Security Camera Focused on your Backyard?

Apr 07, 2021 at 12:06 pm by WGNS

Home security cameras are readily available, but what if your neighbors’ security camera focuses on your backyard? Murfreesboro Police Lt. Clayton Williams said…I.... Read More

19-Year-old Arrested in Connection to a 2020 Murder Case

Apr 05, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

The investigation of a murder that took place on October 24th in 2020 has come to a close with an arrest being made last month.Last year, Blake Bolton was shot twice at the in.... Read More

Long Time Local Law Enforcement Officer Dies at age 66

Apr 01, 2021 at 11:03 am by WGNS

Long time law enforcement officer Randy T. Garrett has died.The 66-year-old spent over 40-years in law enforcement, with his most recent service being at the Rutherford County.... Read More

Unmanned technology aided Murfreesboro Police in apprehending wanted man

Mar 19, 2021 at 11:51 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Special Operations Unit (SOU) used a robot and drone in aiding and apprehending a wanted man found hi.... Read More

UPDATE: 18-Year Old Arrested for Sunday Shooting in Murfreesboro Hotel

Mar 01, 2021 at 11:44 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Here's an update on the Sunday (2/28/2021) morning shooting inside a second floor room at the Baymont Inn & Suites at 2230 Armory Drive. A 15-year old.... Read More

Over $1,200 in Merchandise Stolen from Lowe's Store in Murfreesboro

Feb 24, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

UPDATE: BOLO CANCELED! Detectives have identified the woman who stole merchandise from Lowe's on Feb. 16. A warrant is expected to soon be taken out. She will be facing a char.... Read More

Shell Gas Station in Murfreesboro Hit by Thieves: $4,000

Dec 08, 2020 at 04:14 pm by WGNS

A Be On the Lookout (BOLO) has been issued as Police in Murfreesboro search for two theft suspects.  MPD reports they need help identifying the individuals who stole $4,.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Man Charged with Rape of a Child under the age of 13

Dec 08, 2020 at 11:24 am by WGNS

WGNS has an update on a news story involving a man charged with raping a child that was under the age of 13.27-Year-old Allan Ashley, who last lived at Alder Terrace Apartment.... Read More

Police ask for help Identifying Shoplifting Suspect

Dec 07, 2020 at 04:24 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives need assistance in identifying an individual accused of shoplifting who was caught on camera. Police say the subject is believed to have taken three R.... Read More

MPD Issued "SILVER ALERT" CANCELLED

Dec 07, 2020 at 07:51 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)   A Silver Alert that was issued for 82-year-old Johnnie Driver has been CANCELLED.  Murfreesboro Police originally issued the ale.... Read More

Man, woman arrested accused of robbing two Murfreesboro businesses at gunpoint

Nov 04, 2020 at 07:37 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Nashville man and woman accused of robbing two businesses at gunpoint have been arrested. John T. Harris, 43, and Samira Bostic, 25, were ta.... Read More

Double Shooting in Murfreesboro Tuesday Evening

Oct 06, 2020 at 09:34 pm by WGNS

Two people are in the hospital with gunshot wounds following a double shooting on S. University Street Tuesday evening, October 6th.Murfreesboro Police responded to the 400 bl.... Read More
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Wednesday Medical Emergency On S. Rutherford Blvd.

Sep 09, 2020 at 06:27 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  If you were driving home on South Rutherford Boulevard and saw emergency vehicles, a passing motorist saw a person in a pickup truck who was having a medi.... Read More
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Tanker Gas Spill At Thompson Lane Exxon Station

Aug 31, 2020 at 06:30 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Around 3:08 Monday afternoon (8/31/2020) a call came into the 911 control center that there was a gas spill from a tanker refueling the Exxon service stat.... Read More

UPDATE: Attempted Armed Robbery Kills Man

Aug 28, 2020 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Murfreesboro Police identified the man shot and killed inside his Northfield Commons Apartments Thursday (8/27/2020) night as Mario Santiago Dominguez.... Read More

Hit and Run: 73-Year Old Woman Dead On Memorial

Aug 15, 2020 at 05:58 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Around 9:17PM Friday night (8/14/2020), a hit and run driver killed 73-year old Elizabeth Jernigan of Murfreesboro. She was attempting to cross Memorial B.... Read More

MPD Pursuit Ends With Crash

Aug 14, 2020 at 11:50 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  An early Friday (8/14/2020) morning police pursuit of an armed robbery suspect involved a head-on-crash after iPhone technol.... Read More

Group of Murfreesboro Police Officers honor boy battling cancer on his birthday

Aug 10, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Drive-by birthday celebrations seem to be the new thing as social gatherings are out during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Larry Flowers, the Public Informati.... Read More