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Three men save unconscious driver's life

Nov 20, 2020 at 03:14 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Three men teamed up to save an unconscious driver's life inside a running vehicle Tuesday near the Dollar General store on Epps Mill Road in Christiana, sheriff's deputies sai.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's detective earns state achievement honor

Nov 20, 2020 at 11:21 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective earned an outstanding achievement award from the Tennessee Narcotic Officers Association Saturday. Detective R.L. “Fuzzy&r.... Read More

How parents are also victims of child abuse

Nov 18, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

From Nov. 1-19, the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is partnering with 16 agencies to increase awareness about the plight of child abuse victims and en.... Read More

In-home health care worker indicted for stealing $457,000 from two patients, church

Nov 17, 2020 at 03:43 pm by Lisa Marchesoni 3

An in-home health care worker was indicted for stealing approximately $457,000 from two Rutherford County residents and a church, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s dete.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's detective warns parents to monitor internet access for crimes against children

Nov 17, 2020 at 08:51 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Editor’s Note: The Women's World Summit Foundation is sponsoring the 10th Annual 19 Days of Activism for the Prevention of Violence Against Children and Youth. From Nov.... Read More

Officers issue 230 tickets during National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week

Nov 16, 2020 at 09:39 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Teams of law enforcement officers issued 230 citations to drivers during "Operation Move Over/Hazardous Moving Rutherford" as part of National Traffic Incident Response Awaren.... Read More

Be warned: Rutherford Sheriff has 3 traffic checkpoints Friday night around the county

Nov 13, 2020 at 12:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Three awareness checkpoints will be held Friday to combat the rising number of traffic deaths this year in Rutherford County, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s sergeant said.... Read More

2 injured in Wednesday school bus crash

Nov 04, 2020 at 09:17 am by Lisa Marchesoni

One Rutherford County Schools student and one driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a school bus crash Wednesday on U.S. Highway 41/70 (John Bragg Highway), Rutherf.... Read More

Do you know who damaged electronic speeding sign?

Nov 02, 2020 at 03:27 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Vandals damaged a Sheriff's Office sign designed to slow down motorists on Midland-Fosterville Road recently, said Sgt. Michael Rodgers. Heavy damage was sustained to three d.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's Detective TY Downing named Exchange Club Officer of the Year

Oct 29, 2020 at 11:10 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff's Detective Ty Downing was selected as the Officer of the Year for the Exchange Club of Murfreesboro. Downing received the award during the Exchange.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's Office collects expired prescriptions Saturday during National Drug Take-Back Day

Oct 22, 2020 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Residents may turn in their expired and unwanted prescriptions during the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Sheriff's Of.... Read More

Grandmother appeals for answers in granddaughter's death, reward offered

Oct 21, 2020 at 03:13 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Annie Maples lives with the pain of two sons dying and now suffers more heartache from the death of her granddaughter, Shontisha Marie Rutland. Rutland, 22, of Nashville talk.... Read More

Rutherford SROs promote teen safety during National Teen Driver Safety Week

Oct 19, 2020 at 12:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Crashes remain the leading cause of teen deaths nationwide. That's why Rutherford County Sheriff's school resource officers hope to lower the rate of teen deaths through info.... Read More

Yellow Dot program provides medical information for crash victims

Oct 16, 2020 at 10:23 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Keeping medical information and contact emergency numbers in your vehicle can help first responders provide treatment when responding to injury crashes, a Rutherford County Sh.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's Office, Mid-Cumberland team up for a safe Halloween event

Oct 09, 2020 at 01:23 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Monsters won't steal Halloween in Rutherford County, vows Sheriff's Sgt. Chris Erwin of the Community Services Unit. That's why the Sheriff's Office and Mid-Cumberland Commun.... Read More