A man posing as a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective scammed a woman of $750 after telling her a warrant was issued against her for missing federal jury duty, a deputy reported Sunday. The caller directed her to get a Money Pack card for $750 and give him the card’s information, Deputy Summer Brogdon reported. “Unless…
The Murfreesboro Police Department, along with Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department will host National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Activities will be held at Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. National Night Out is an opportunity for residents to meet their neighbors, law enforcement officers, and…
No one suffered injuries after a man allegedly fired a handgun in the air in a rear parking lot during the Stewarts Creek High School football game Friday, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. The gunfire seemed to stem from a juvenile and her adult sister fighting other juveniles, said Detective Andrea Butler, who led…
A husband was charged after he allegedly shot and killed his wife Monday night at their home near Readyville, Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives said. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a shooting call at the home of Irwin Keith “Boo” Odom and his wife, Toni, on Bivens Hill Road, said Detective Capt. Britt Reed. “Deputies located Mrs….
Smyrna Police Department (SPD) requests the public’s assistance in identifying subjects involved in two separate overnight armed robberies. SPD personnel were dispatched to Charlie’s Bait Shop, located at 6516 New Nashville Highway in Smyrna, at 10:40pm, in response to an armed robbery. The clerk was walking to the front door in preparation to exit the…
UPDATE: The community tips paid off. The man who assaulted an elderly Sam’s Club employee while attempting to steal computers has been identified. Property Crimes detectives are preparing to take out warrants for Theft 2500-10,000 x2, Robbery, and Simple Assault. Thanks everyone for sharing. ORIGINAL RELEASE: Murfreesboro Police Property Crimes detectives are searching for the…
UPDATE: Smyrna Police Department has located the vehicle and its occupant involved in this hit-and-run motor vehicle crash. Mr. Ruben Buenrostro Contreras of Smyrna, DOB 8/10/53, has been booked into Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. SPD wishes to thank Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance with this case. ORIGINAL RELEASE: Smyrna Police Department (SPD)…
A Rutherford County Fire Rescue arson case involving a house fire on February 14, 2020 led to the April 2020 arrest of Shanna Gilpin and ultimately her conviction in August 2021. Gilpin pled guilty to arson and aggravated burglary last month. Turns out, the arson and aggravated burglary came after Gilpin was evicted from the…
A Michigan man was charged after he allegedly possessed 176 illegal Fentanyl pills intended to be sold in Rutherford County, said Rutherford County Sheriff’s Capt. Britt Reed. Zave Garry, 34, of Detroit was arrested by Rutherford County deputies Aug. 27 after he allegedly possessed 176 clandestinely-produced Fentanyl pills, which were pressed and stamped to resemble…
More than $350,000 in vehicles were stolen or damaged after someone cut the wires to the alarm system and forced their way into Beamon Dodge Dealership stealing five cars from the showroom floor on Friday, Aug. 27. The thieves located keys to five cars, three Dodge Challengers and two Dodge Charges, driving right out of…