4-Men from Woodbury, Nashville and Goodlettsville Arrested in Undercover Human Trafficking Operation

Nov 22, 2021 at 07:24 am by WGNS

In nearby Nashville, four men from Woodbury, Nashville and Goodlettsville, TN have been arrested and charged with “Felony Promoting Prostitution.” The arrests occu.... Read More

Police Need Help with Shoplifting Case

Nov 18, 2021 at 11:07 am by WGNS

In Murfreesboro, Detectives need assistance identifying the individual wanted for questioning in a theft/shoplifting case.On October 22nd, more than $1,000 in power tools and.... Read More

UPDATE: Trial for the murder of Terry Barber Scheduled for 2022

Nov 08, 2021 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones will represent the State in a murder trial scheduled to take place in March of 2022. The trial involves the death of forme.... Read More

Man Wanted for Child Rape Apprehended After Evading Arrest

Oct 27, 2021 at 08:45 am by WGNS

On Monday night in nearby Nashville, detectives apprehended a 19-year-old suspect with three outstanding warrants, including one for raping a child.Trevaun Glenn was arreste.... Read More

Man Arrested After Shooting at Semi-Truck Driver During Road Rage Incident

Oct 26, 2021 at 07:13 am by WGNS

In Nashville, the man accused of shooting at a semi-truck driver during what Metro Police called, “A road rage incident on Saturday night along I-24 East,” has bee.... Read More

Man Indicted on Rape and Kidnapping Charges After Allegedly Posing as Rideshare Driver

Oct 05, 2021 at 02:58 pm by WGNS

  A Lebanon, Tennessee man has been arrested after allegedly raping a woman after police say he picked the victim up while posing as a rideshare driver. The arrest came.... Read More

Teens Accused of Carjacking Spree

Oct 05, 2021 at 09:47 am by WGNS

In Nashville, a continuing effort by detectives assigned to a special robbery initiative led to the arrest of three juveniles (two females and one male) this past Saturda.... Read More

Wanted Texas fugitive arrested in Murfreesboro on Tuesday

Sep 15, 2021 at 10:53 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Texas man wanted on a fugitive from justice warrant, for removing an ankle monitor and jumping bail, is arrested in Murfreesboro after briefly re.... 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

TBI Investigation: Estate Planner Indicted in Rutherford County

Aug 20, 2021 at 12:33 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Special agents from the TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division have obtained indictments charging a 65-year-old Nashville man accused of financi.... Read More

Former Teacher Arrested in Nearby Sumner County, TN

Aug 12, 2021 at 04:09 pm by WGNS

A former Sumner County teacher is in trouble with the long arm of the law. With more, here is WGNS' Ron Jordan... 42-Year-old Carrie Elizabeth Norman was taken to the S.... Read More

Residential Treatment Center Employee Charged with Statutory Rape by an Authority Figure

Aug 10, 2021 at 12:18 pm by WGNS

A 29-year-old staff member at the McDowell Center for Children, a residential treatment facility in Dyersburg, today was charged by Youth Services detectives with two counts o.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Found Guilty of Raping Male Victim at Murfreesboro Party

Jul 15, 2021 at 04:17 pm by WGNS

The 29-year-old man arrested several years ago in Murfreesboro for raping another man at a party was in a Rutherford County Courtroom this week.Investigative work by now ret.... Read More

18-Men Arrested in TBI Human Trafficking Operation

Jul 12, 2021 at 07:38 am by WGNS

A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit and several other law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of eighteen men accu.... Read More

Murfreesboro Suspect Charged with Raping Man at a 2019 Party will Head to Trial Next Month

Jun 24, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

A 29-year-old man arrested 3-years ago in Murfreesboro for allegedly raping another man at a party will head to trial next month on July 13th. Investigative work by now reti.... Read More

Nurse Aide in Rutherford County Arrested - Charged with Theft and Financial Exploitation

Jun 15, 2021 at 10:22 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and detectives with t.... Read More

UPDATE to 2019 TBI Human Trafficking Sting that Unfolded in Rutherford County

Jun 10, 2021 at 02:57 pm by WGNS

  WGNS NEWS has an update to a story that first hit the airwaves in 2019 that involved human trafficking and multiple arrests made by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigati.... Read More

Major TBI Drug Arrest

May 28, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

A major drug arrest has been made by the TBI just over the Rutherford County line in Davidson County.As the result of an ongoing drug investigation, special agents with the Dr.... Read More

Nashville Man Indicted on Murder and Child Abuse Charges Related to the Death of His 2-Week-Old Daughter

May 21, 2021 at 10:01 am by WGNS

A former Nashville resident indicted this month on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child neglect and aggravated child abuse in connection with the January 2020 deat.... Read More

Three Murfreesboro Men Indicted following Violent Crime Spree Last Summer

May 11, 2021 at 07:38 am by WGNS

Some of the allegations surrounding a violent crime spree last summer included robberies, carjackings, kidnappings and firearms violations, according to the U.S. Dep.... Read More