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Rutherford Sheriff's Office honors four retirees

Sep 30, 2020 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Four retiring Sheriff's Office employees were recognized for their combined 77 years of service at Rutherford County Sheriff's Office during a ceremony Wednesday. SRO Sgt. Bi.... Read More

Scout constructs K9 agility course for Eagle Scout project

Sep 25, 2020 at 09:31 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Eagle Scout candidate Taylor Bell combined her love of dogs and law enforcement to design an obstacle course in agility for Rutherford County Sheriff’s K9s for her Eagle.... Read More

Adult Detention Center passes inspection with no defects for fourth time

Sep 17, 2020 at 03:19 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

No defects were found after an inspection by the Tennessee Corrections Institute staff Wednesday at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh..... Read More

Rising waters trap 2 men in Snail Shell Cave

Sep 14, 2020 at 09:35 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Two men trapped inside Snail Shell Cave with rising waters from heavy rains were rescued Sunday afternoon, Sept. 13 by teams of Rutherford County emergency responders.&nb.... Read More

Royce Taylor to speak at 18th annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Sep 08, 2020 at 01:16 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Former U.S. Navy Seal Royce Taylor will be the keynote speaker for the 18th annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 9 a.m., Friday at the Sheriff’s Office’s 9/11 Memor.... Read More

Deputies working overtime to enforce DUI laws, save lives

Aug 28, 2020 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Twenty-three people died in traffic crashes this year in Rutherford County, five more than last year at this time, a sheriff’s sergeant said. That’s why additiona.... Read More

Second murder suspect booked into Adult Detention Center

Aug 27, 2020 at 08:07 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A second man accused of killing a Rutherford County man was booked into the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center Aug. 27, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Offi.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office K-9 Officers

Sheriff's K9s celebrate National Dog Day

Aug 26, 2020 at 08:41 am by Lisa Marchesoni

National Dog Day helps rescue dogs and honors dogs who put their lives on the line. The Sheriff's Office celebrates the day by honoring the K9 Unit of eight deputies and thei.... Read More

Second suspect charged in Erick Bixler's murder

Aug 18, 2020 at 02:21 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Another suspect was charged with killing a man July 26 at his home, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said Tuesday. Suspect Christopher Lee White, 30, of Hopkinsv.... Read More

Funeral services set for downtown Murfreesboro's 'Granny'

Aug 18, 2020 at 08:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Liz "Ebby" Jernigan never met a stranger, said Coordinator E.T. Guice of the Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network. SCAN volunteers are mourning at the death of S.... Read More

Murfreesboro man charged with threatening off-duty Rutherford deputy with handgun

Aug 17, 2020 at 04:18 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Another driver allegedly pointed a handgun at an off-duty Rutherford County Sheriff's deputy as they were traveling Sunday afternoon on Interstate 24 near the Medical Center P.... Read More

Information needed to identify skeletal remains of woman found off Mt. Herman Road

Aug 14, 2020 at 12:13 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff's detectives hope someone in the community can help identify skeletal remains discovered July 27 in a vacant field off Mt. Herman Road off John Bragg.... Read More

Murder suspect turns self in to Rutherford Sheriff

Aug 12, 2020 at 06:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A suspect accused of murdering a Rutherford County resident turned himself in about 4:45 p.m. Wednesday at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Suspect Christopher Hawk.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff: Kentucky man wanted in connect to July killing of local man

Aug 12, 2020 at 01:30 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Warrants were obtained for a suspect accused of killing a Rutherford County man July 26 at his home, a Rutherford County Sheriff's detective said. Suspect Christopher H.... Read More

Who is the John Doe found in La Vergne in 1978?

Jul 31, 2020 at 10:26 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Many families still wonder what happened to missing relatives, even if they haven't heard any news for 42 years. One missing relative could be the man whose body was fo.... Read More