crime prevention

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

COMMENTARY: Safeguarding Communities Through Responsible Gun Ownership - by Rep. Sparks

Oct 21, 2024 at 07:46 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Tennessee has made significant progress in the last two decades to reduce overall crime statewide and protect those in our communities. Just last year, there were.... Read More

Rising School Violence Spurs Increased Safety with Weapon Detection Systems at MTSU and Rutherford County Schools

Sep 22, 2024 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - School violence continues to be a growing concern among parents, students, and education professionals nationwide. Locally, police departments.... Read More

UPDATE: Chapel Hill, Murfreesboro and Smyrna All Hit in a String of Gun Store Robberies

Jul 11, 2024 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - Robbers used a stolen car to ram into a gun store this past Tuesday morning, but this time, they did not get what they wanted. Echo Three Armory in Chapel.... Read More

North Carolina Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Pornography Charges Linked to Rutherford County Case

Apr 01, 2024 at 02:24 pm by Chandelar Williams

Rutherford County, TN - In a recent court ruling, a 24-year-old man from Monroe, North Carolina, named Jake Henry Anderson has been sentenced to 25 years in federal priso.... Read More

Quick Action by Deputies Leads to Safe Recovery of Abducted Child

Mar 26, 2024 at 05:48 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - In a swift and coordinated effort, Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies in Murfreesboro, Tenn., apprehended a non-custodial father within 2-1/2 hours.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Theft Incident

Mar 25, 2024 at 12:52 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying a female suspect involved in a theft incident at Harbor Freight. &nbs.... Read More

UPDATE: The Murfreesboro Police Real Time Crime Center

Mar 18, 2024 at 10:27 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - More crime-fighting tools are now under the watchful eye of the Murfreesboro Police Department in their Real-Time Crime Center... That was MPD.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Bolster their Crime-Fighting Arsenal with Technology

Mar 07, 2024 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

Seeupdated story HERE. MURFREESBORO, TN - More crime-fighting tools are now under the watchful eye of the Murfreesboro Police Department in their Real-Time Crime Center... Th.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police: Configuring Your Business to Best Prevent Crime

Dec 06, 2023 at 09:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - As heard in previous newscast, thefts are up this time of year and it's important to do everything you can to take preventative steps in ensuring you're n.... Read More