Aggravated Assault

Manhunt Underway: Inmate Escapes Transport at Franklin-Coffee County Line

Nov 21, 2024 at 01:34 am by WGNS News

WINCHESTER, Tenn. – On the evening of November 20, 2024, a coordinated manhunt was launched after inmate Tony Jameson Sweeton escaped custody during transport near the i.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Arrested in Connection with Teen’s Death; Investigation Continues

Oct 11, 2024 at 09:47 am by WGNS News

  Bedford County, TN – The Bedford County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the arrest of 38-year-old Justin Pickle in connection with the tragic death of 16-year-old.... Read More

Student Faces Charges Following Stabbing at Oakland High School

Sep 13, 2024 at 04:24 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - A student at Oakland High School was taken into custody Friday morning following an alleged stabbing of a fellow student, according to Rutherford.... Read More

Fatal Shooting in Beechgrove: Investigation Leads to Arrest of Phillip Lee Meadows

Jul 25, 2024 at 11:37 pm by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN - A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in Beechgrove on Wednesday (July 24, 2024). Thomas Anthony Randolph reportedly had a confronta.... Read More
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UPDATE: Manchester Man Arrested for Tuesday Road Rage Shooting

Jun 27, 2024 at 09:38 pm by WGNS News

  BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - On June 27th, at approximately 3:00 pm, the Bedford County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) Criminal Investigations Division arrested 42-year-old William B.... Read More

Adam Janes Appeals Denied, Consecutive Sentences Stand

Jun 25, 2024 at 07:54 pm by WGNS News

A man convicted during a trial in Rutherford County was denied an appeal by the courts. Adam Janes appealed the trial court’s denial of his motion to reduce his sente.... Read More

Metro Police Arrest Man Under Probation in Rutherford County for 19-Year-Old’s Murder

May 31, 2024 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

  NASHVILLE, TN - Detectives with the Metro Police Specialized Investigations Division known as TITANS, have arrested 27-year-old Nakelvious Featherston, formerly of LaV.... Read More

UPDATE: Victims, Suspects Identified in LaVergne Double Homicide

May 29, 2024 at 05:55 pm by WGNS News

  LA VERGNE, TN - The La Vergne Police Department has identified the victims and suspects involved in a double homicide that occurred on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The tragi.... Read More

Appeal Denied in Rutherford County Robbery Conviction

May 21, 2024 at 01:41 am by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN – LaNorris O’Brien Chambers’ appeal for post-conviction relief has been denied by the Rutherford County Circuit Court, affirmin.... Read More

Teen Charged After High-Speed Incident Involving Infant

May 20, 2024 at 05:17 pm by Chandelar Williams

NASHVILLE, TENN. - A 16-year-old girl is facing multiple charges in Juvenile Court following a series of events early Monday morning that involved aggravated assault against f.... Read More

Austin Turner Placed on Palliative Care - Family Demands Justice

Mar 06, 2024 at 05:32 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - It's been described as a tragedy that is leaving a lasting impact on Middle Tennessee, and for the Turner family, it is their worst nightmare. The incident tha.... Read More

UPDATE: Plea Hearing in Rutherford County Scheduled for Former Police Officer Accused of Firing Gun Inside Apartment, Striking Neighbor

Jul 20, 2023 at 05:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – UPDATE: A former LaVergne Police officer that is facing one count of Reckless Endangerment for allegedly 'Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied.... Read More

TBI: Former LaVergne Police Officer Charged with Reckless Endangerment, Aggravated Assault

Jun 13, 2023 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a shooting incident involving a now-former LaVergne police of.... Read More

UPDATED: Smyrna Police Arrest Kyle Chrisley on Warrant for Aggravated Assault

Mar 15, 2023 at 09:02 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN: UPDATE — WGNS has more information on the warrant for aggravated assault that was obtained in Smyrna, Tennessee Municipal Court for Kyle Chrisley. The warran.... Read More