Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Scam Alert in Rutherford County, TN - AND - see a Video of a Man Impersonating an Officer Making a Real Traffic Stop Across the Country

Feb 10, 2023 at 09:30 am by Voice Wire 18

(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Sheriffs Office told News Partner WGNS Radio that a telephone scam is being attempted and it ties-in with a male who claims that he is wit.... Read More
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9-11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Paid Tribute to those who lost their lives on the day we will never forget

Sep 12, 2022 at 09:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni 2

Sept. 11, 2011 was a dark day in history like Pearl Harbor when more than 3,000 Americans died in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., said Tennessee Army National Gua.... Read More

Traffic Safety in School Zones

Aug 02, 2022 at 01:56 pm by Lisa Marchesoni 1

Law enforcement officers will focus on traffic safety in school zones when students return to school beginning Aug. 5.Teams of officers in Rutherford County and the cities wil.... Read More

Rutherford County Man Charged with First-Degree Murder

Jul 07, 2022 at 02:10 pm by Voice Wire 1

Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh/ Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office - A Rutherford County resident was charged with first-degree murder after an investigation into a shooting.... Read More

Spence Promoted to Deputy Chief Over Support Services

Jun 02, 2022 at 12:02 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Sheriff’s Major Steve Spence was promoted to deputy chief over support services by Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh effective Monday, May 30. Spence will work with Fitzhugh in pre.... Read More

Sheriff Fitzhugh Promotes Capt. Britt Reed to Major

Jun 02, 2022 at 11:57 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Sheriff’s Capt. Britt Reed was promoted to major by Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh, effective June 13. Reed will supervise the law enforcement divisions of the Sheriff’s O.... Read More

Missing man's body found near Poole Knob

Mar 28, 2022 at 06:52 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A Rutherford County man was found deceased by campers Sunday after his family reported him missing Tuesday, a sheriff’s detective said.       .... Read More

Sheriff Department seeks information on missing man

Mar 24, 2022 at 09:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

 Bobby Andre Campbell, 53, of Weakley Lane was reported missing Tuesday after he didn’t return home Sunday, said Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective Christi.... Read More

RCST cautions citizens to celebrate Saint Patty's Day responsibly

Mar 15, 2022 at 01:30 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Safety Task Force officers will place extra emphasis on keeping drivers from driving under the influence of alcohol during St. Patrick’s Day Thursday,.... Read More

Deputies, K9 locate $46,000 worth of methamphetamine

Mar 07, 2022 at 05:33 am by Lisa Marchesoni 1

More than 15.5 pounds of methamphetamine worth $46,000 was seized during a traffic stop Thursday outside a La Vergne convenience store, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s lie.... Read More

Former Murfreesboro Police Department Lieutenant Launches Campaign for Rutherford County Sheriff

Mar 01, 2022 at 06:11 am by Voice Wire 1

Tom Sissom, Murfreesboro Police Department Lieutenant (retired), announces his candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff. Tom is a highly respected law enforcement professional.... Read More

Student injured in fight at school, second student charged with aggravated assault

Feb 28, 2022 at 03:36 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A 15-year-old student suffered injuries when allegedly assaulted by another student Friday at Stewarts Creek High School, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s supervisor said..... Read More
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Watch out for flooding in Rutherford County

Feb 24, 2022 at 09:08 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Be extra cautious this morning with closed and high water roads in Rutherford County.   Flooding caused the following roads to close: Stones River slab. County Farm.... Read More

SRO charges student with threatening Smyrna High School

Feb 17, 2022 at 05:50 am by Lisa Marchesoni

School resource officers identified and charged a Smyrna High School student today who was accused of threatening the school Tuesday night, an SRO sergeant said. “The p.... Read More

Overheated clothes in dryer causes fire at detention center

Feb 16, 2022 at 06:02 am by Lisa Marchesoni

No one suffered injuries when clothes in a dryer overheated, causing flames to erupt in the laundry room early Tuesday at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, said Sherif.... Read More