Crime & Safety

Was Marcie Smith killed by her husband?

Jun 18, 2018 at 08:24 pm by Michelle Willard

Marsilene Smith disappeared in December 2007 from Murfreesboro and police have searched the state since looking for her remains. After she was reported missing, suspicion lan.... Read More

Bizarre in the Boro: Woman reportedly kidnapped, 'forced to smoke meth'

Jun 16, 2018 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

A 26-year-old woman showed up in the MPD lobby around 8 p.m. Friday, June 8 to report she had been kidnapped and "forced to smoke meth," according to an incident report from t.... Read More

Bizarre in the Boro: Fight broken up by ketchup

Jun 09, 2018 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

A Murfreesboro husband saved his wife from a knife attack with ketchup, according to an MPD incident report. The victim, a 35-year-old Murfreesboro woman, was reportedly stab.... Read More

Former Linebaugh branch librarian charged with assault, attempted vehicle burglary

Jun 05, 2018 at 03:08 pm by Michelle Willard

The branch librarian for Rutherford County Library System's new technology center is no longer employed after being charged with several crimes, including.... Read More

Was Shelia Bradford killed to cover up a double murder?

Jun 04, 2018 at 11:45 am by Michelle Willard

In January 1991, a young couple was murdered and the house where the crime occurred was burned to the ground in Benton County, Tenn. Investigators spent more than a year on a.... Read More

Bizarre in the Boro: Couple steals $70 in shrimp

Jun 02, 2018 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

A man and woman are suspected of stealing more than $70 of shrimp and hair care products from a grocery store on Old Fort Parkway, according to an incident report from Murfree.... Read More

Murfreesboro podiatrist sentenced for defrauding taxpayers of $200K

Jun 01, 2018 at 08:38 am by Voice Wire

Dr. John J. Cauthon, 51, of Murfreesboro, was sentenced Wednesday, May 30 in U.S. District Court to two years in prison for health care fraud, announced Don Cochran, U.S..... Read More

Rutherford County Environmental Court convenes June 6

May 30, 2018 at 02:23 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County will hold its first session of Environmental Court on June 6 at the new Rutherford County Judicial Center. A division of General Sessions Court,.... Read More

Domestic-related murder-suicide suspected in Walter Hill shooting

May 28, 2018 at 07:42 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Three family members were killed and husband took his own life Monday, the second domestic-related murder-suicide in 12 days in Rutherford County, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh..... Read More

Bobby Smelcer's skull was found in Duck River

May 28, 2018 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

Bobby Smelcer disappeared from his home on Nov. 21, 2010. He wasn't found until April 2012 when a human skull was found in the Duck River and determined to be his. The skull.... Read More

Bizarre in the Boro: 'Pipe bomb' found in park

May 26, 2018 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

On Monday, May 21, a possible bomb at Walter Hill Park on Lebanon Road was reported to the Murfreesboro Police Department. Officers arrived and spoke with first responders fr.... Read More

Murfreesboro records third murder in past week

May 20, 2018 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The suspect in the death of a 45-year-old Murfreesboro man was quickly apprehended Saturday afternoon, May 19, according to a news release from the Murfreesboro Pol.... Read More

Sheriff: 2 dead after Wednesday night shooting

May 17, 2018 at 06:13 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Two people died in a shooting late Wednesday at their home off state Route 96 West (Franklin Highway), said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. Responding deputies heard shots fired when.... Read More

TBI finds no murders at Tennessee schools from 2015-2017

May 17, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

The good news is there weren't any murders at Tennessee schools from 2015-2017. The bad news is reports of "involuntary servitude" were up 220 percent, according to TBI's annu.... Read More

Murfreesboro man charged with first-degree murder in death of girlfriend

May 16, 2018 at 02:26 pm by Michelle Willard

A 37-year-old woman was reportedly shot dead by her boyfriend Tuesday night in Murfreesboro, according to a statement from police. Brandon Robichaud, 27, of Old Fo.... Read More