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UPDATE: Rutherford County Inmate Walks Away from Work Detail - Captured Hours Later

Mar 24, 2023 at 03:38 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - An inmate in Rutherford County had a short taste of freedom after a brief escape on Friday. That inmate has since been charged with felony escape after.... Read More

Inmate Found Unresponsive at Rutherford Co. Adult Detention Center Dies

Nov 07, 2022 at 03:33 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) An inmate found unresponsive in his cell died Sunday at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, said Chief Deputy Keith Lowery. Detention dep.... Read More

Adult Detention Center earns state certification for sixth consecutive time

Jun 06, 2022 at 06:14 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center earned state certification for the sixth time in six years by the Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI), Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh s.... Read More

Inmate recovers from reported drug overdose at Rutherford County adult detention center

Feb 09, 2022 at 03:03 pm by WGNS

An inmate overdosed after she ingested a substance believed to be fentanyl allegedly given to her by another inmate while they waited to be booked Tuesday (Feb. 8, 2022) at th.... Read More

Correctional Officer Arrested, Charged after alleged Inappropriate Contact with Inmate

Sep 10, 2021 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

PARIS, TN - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Henry County Correctional Officer on charges of havin.... Read More

Correctional Professionals Nationwide Tour Rutherford County Correctional Work Center

Aug 19, 2021 at 11:05 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Correctional professionals nationwide and from around the world were given the opportunity to tour the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (.... Read More

Inmates at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center Discuss Escape Plan

Apr 26, 2021 at 11:39 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center deputies took immediate action to prevent a potential escape plan discussed by inmates Saturday, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said.The indivi.... Read More