Crime & Safety

Tennessee recognizes National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 19-25

Apr 20, 2020 at 09:30 am by Voice Wire 1

During the COVID-19 pandemic, victims of domestic abuse are more isolated than ever. An increase in stress and anxiety may be leading to more incidents and heightened fear. Th.... Read More

Georgia man charged with transporting drugs through Rutherford County

Apr 16, 2020 at 03:31 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

About $20,000 cash and a one pound of marijuana were confiscated from a speeding driver Wednesday on Interstate 24, a Rutherford County Sheriff's deputy reported. Suspect Dev.... Read More

Day in Corona: Crime is down statewide

Apr 16, 2020 at 11:04 am by Michelle Willard

As we saw last week in Murfreesboro crime overall is down because no one is leaving their houses. Across the state, certain crimes has taken a hit, according to pr.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police: Man arrested for arson after setting car on fire, threatening police with knife

Apr 14, 2020 at 02:56 pm by Voice Wire

A Murfreesboro man has been charged with arson after setting a car on fire at a home where he once lived on Monday evening, April 13. The man then had a stand-off with police.... Read More

Murfreesboro man charged with murder in Thursday shooting

Apr 13, 2020 at 03:09 pm by Voice Wire

Shooting suspect, (Not That) James E. Evans, III, 28, of Murfreesboro, has been arrested for the fatal shooting of Woodbury resident Stephen Lopez Jr. in Murfreesboro Thursday.... Read More

Murfreesboro detectives investigating a fatal shooting

Apr 10, 2020 at 06:38 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Criminal Investigations Division detectives are investigating the circumstances that lead to the shooting death of a Woodbury man in Murfr.... Read More

Day in Corona: Crime in Murfreesboro is down

Apr 10, 2020 at 10:23 am by Michelle Willard

The good news is that crime is down. Because most people are staying home, crime in Murfreesboro is down in most categories. According to data I requested from the Murfreesbo.... Read More

Rutherford County circuit court judges delay jail sentences

Apr 09, 2020 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Defendants in Circuit Court who were supposed to serve their sentence on non-violent misdemeanor or felony case or violation of probation in April should report 30 days later,.... Read More

Rutherford County General Sessions Court

Rutherford County defendants given 60-day reprieve

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:56 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Defendants in General Sessions Court who were ordered to serve sentences in March and April were given a 60-day extension after a court order issued Tuesday. General Sessions.... Read More

George Adam Parker and all his face tattoos

Two suspects charged with breaking into several vehicles

Mar 23, 2020 at 05:44 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Two men were charged after they allegedly broke into vehicles this month in two different parts of the Rutherford County, a sheriff's detective said. George Adam Parker, 26,.... Read More

The Art of Holding Life

Mar 23, 2020 at 09:00 am by Paulette Jackson

Hold Life~by Paulette Jackson Hold LifeGentlyCaring for the needsof each dayHold LifeTenderlyFor it is fragile and vulnerableto winds that might blow it away Hold LifeJ.... Read More

Murfreesboro man charged with buglary after fingerprint left on Pop-Tart wrapper

Mar 19, 2020 at 11:30 am by Voice Wire

A man who made himself at home after breaking into a residence in Murfreesboro six-months ago, has been charged with aggravated burglary, theft and vandalism. Jimmy Dean Ulri.... Read More

Rutherford County law enforcement urges you to not be stupid and lock your car

Mar 13, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Local law enforcement leadership endorses the #9pmroutine campaign to educate citizens and help prevent burglary. Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh, Smyrna Police Chief.... Read More

Murfreesboro man arrested for arson, accused of setting fire outside business

Mar 12, 2020 at 01:17 pm by Voice Wire

A man is facing arson charges after reportedly intentionally setting a fire outside a business Tuesday, March 10 on Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro. Daniel.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force touts reduction in traffic deaths

Mar 12, 2020 at 09:50 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Eight fewer people lost their lives in traffic crashes from 2018-2019 in Rutherford County. Officers from the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force believe their enforc.... Read More