Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh

Local Generosity Shines as Toot’s Hosts Annual Holiday Fundraiser

Dec 02, 2024 at 05:13 pm by WGNS News

 MURFREESBORO, TN - For nearly 40 years, Toot’s Good Food and Fun has been more than just a spot for wings and burgers—it’s been a cornerstone of commun.... Read More

RCSO & Toot's Partner for Shop with the Sheriff

Nov 19, 2024 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - More than 35 Rutherford County school students will experience a merrier Christmas, thanks to Toot’s restaurants and their dinersSheriff’s schoo.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy Honored After Cracking Fraudulent VIN Operation

Oct 23, 2024 at 04:33 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy who helped recover more than $200,000 worth of expensive stolen trucks earned the Deputy of the Year Award f.... Read More
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Rutherford County Deputies Honored for Excellence in Corrections

Oct 01, 2024 at 04:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Two deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Adult Detention Center received top honors at the annual Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI) confer.... Read More

Deputies to Use Enforcement and Education to Slow Down Speeders

Jul 10, 2024 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

One person died in a traffic crash where speeding was the contributing factor this year with five people dying from traffic crashes involving speeding last year in Rutherfor.... Read More

Achievement in Excellence: Detention Center Staff Earn National Certifications

Jun 14, 2024 at 03:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh recognized several Adult Detention Center correctional officers who earn national certification through the American Jail Associa.... Read More

Trey Nunley Promoted to Lieutenant

Oct 05, 2023 at 04:32 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Rutherford County Sheriffs Office Patrol Sgt. Trey Nunley was promoted to lieutenant. Nunley will serve as lieutenant for the Patrol Division’s midnight s.... Read More
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Rockvale Health and Public Safety Building Opened Sunday

Aug 27, 2023 at 03:49 pm by WGNS

(ROCKVALE, TN)  At 2:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon (8/27/2023) elected officials, emergency responders and area residents toured the new Public Health and Safety Build.... Read More

3 Promoted at RCSO

Jun 30, 2023 at 04:19 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh promotes three officers with the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office. Sgt. Troy Hooker to lieutenant over the SWAT Team, Cpl. Ashley King to.... Read More
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Becoming a Sheriff's Deputy for the Day in Rutherford County

Jun 05, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Seth Parks dreamed of being a cop. His dream came true when he became “Deputy for the Day” this past Friday at the Rutherford County Sherif.... Read More

End of Watch, RIP Detective Jake Beu

May 20, 2023 at 07:49 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)   Detective Jacob “Jake” Beu’s line of duty death marks one of the darkest days at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, She.... Read More

Inmate Injured at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center in Suicide Attempt

Apr 05, 2023 at 04:52 pm by WGNS

Detention deputies responded and nurses treated an inmate who jumped from the second story tier in a suicide attempt Wednesday at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center,.... Read More

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

Reed promoted to deputy chief of the Sheriff's Office

Nov 14, 2022 at 03:19 pm by WGNS

There's a new deputy chief in town. Major Britt Reed was promoted to deputy chief by Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. Reed supervises the law enforcement divisions of the Sheriff&rsquo.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Negotiation Team Training

Aug 25, 2022 at 04:45 pm by WGNS

Photo: Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Negotiations Team members are from left, front row, Sgt. David Alford, Deputy Christiana Overton, Detective Monica.... Read More

Sheriff’s Captain Promoted to Major by Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh

Jun 02, 2022 at 11:47 am by WGNS

Photo Above This News Story: Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh promotes Capt. Britt Reed to major over law enforcement divisions. Flanking them at left are Deputy Chief Egon Grissom and C.... Read More

Local NAACP Awards Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputies with Jerry Anderson Hero Award

Apr 15, 2022 at 07:27 am by WGNS

Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies earned the Jerry Anderson Hero Award from the Murfreesboro Chapter of the NAACP.MLK Breakfast Celebration Committee Chair Carol.... Read More

SRO John Acton Promoted To Sgt.

Jul 18, 2020 at 03:27 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  School Resource Officer John Action has been promoted to sergeant. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh promoted the 20 year officer, who served in the patrol.... Read More