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 lieutenant said. After Deputy Cody O’Donnell approached the driver, a clerk told him a woman from the same vehicle left drugs in the restroom, said Lt. Derek Oeser. O’Donnell asked…
Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigation Division Property Crimes Unit is investigating several car break-ins in a NW Murfreesboro neighborhood. Detectives are asking residents to lock their cars. Two individuals were recorded on video checking for unlocked cars on Butterfly Bend off Florence Road on Feb. 28 around 3:30 a.m. A third person is also seen…
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. School Resource Officer Shane Vaughn said administrators and SROs were notified and rushed to the hallway, arriving within a few seconds. “It happened outside the nurse’s office and the nurse was right…
Smyrna Police Department (SPD) detectives arrested Kristen Tweed of Smyrna, TN, on charges of second degree murder and felony drug sales. On March 23, 2021, SPD officers were dispatched to Sleep Inn, located on Highwood Blvd in Smyrna, regarding a deceased female. The subsequent investigation revealed a drug overdose was the cause of death. SPD’s…
PREVIOUS RELEASE: Detectives serve search warrant at business after weekend fatal shooting A collaborative effort between the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD), Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), the United States Marshals Office, and Weld County Colorado Sheriff’s Office resulted in the capture of Jamar Marks in Evans, Colorado on Thursday, Feb. 17. MPD detectives and TBI…
Do you know these women? If so, detectives would like to talk with them. Detectives are trying to identify two individuals who are persons of interest in a ‘Quick Change Scam.’ On Feb. 11, two women purchased a t-shirt, and two candy bars with cash at three different cash registers at Walmart. While the cashiers…
A mother and son are arrested on drugs and firearms charges after members of the Murfreesboro Police Department Special Investigations Division/Gang Unit seized drugs, guns, and cash from their apartment on Monday, Feb. 15. Luis Martinez, 20, and his mother, Maria Martinez, 41, both of Murfreesboro face several charges. Maria Martinez is charged with felony…
Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office has charged Melissa Ann Murphy, 38, of Smyrna with arson following a May 2021 fire at her residence. Upon investigation, officials determined the fire had been intentionally set and identified Murphy as the primary suspect. Warrants for Murphy’s arrest were obtained at the conclusion of the investigation. She was arrested…
UPDATE: Habibi Hookah Café and TBI 10 Most Wanted homicide suspect arrested in Colorado ORIGINAL RELEASE: Warrants issued for gunman in overnight fatal shooting Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division homicide detectives seized items after serving a warrant at Habibi Hookah Café on Wednesday, Feb. 16. The warrant was executed as part of the investigation…
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 post on Instagram said, ‘Do not come to Smyrna High School today’ with a picture of a loaded magazine” of a gun, said SRO Sgt. Tim Hayes. Smyrna High…