Final arrangements for the K9 killed in the line of duty have been announced by the La Vergne Police Department. Officers will meet at the Animal Medical Center at 234 River Rock Blvd. in Murfreesboro at noon to pay respects to K9 Sjaak (pron: Jacques). At 1:00 p.m. Sjaak will be escorted to Faithful Friends…
It is with a heavy heart that the La Vergne Police Department announces K9 Sjaak has passed away. Sjaak (pron: Jacques) underwent surgery Wednesday evening but did not survive the operation. “Our hearts are broken,” says Interim Chief Chip Davis. “Our K9s are members of the LPD family. Sjaak was an amazing and loyal dog….
La Vergne Police are searching for one individual after two homes were shot at early Wednesday morning. Around 10:30 a.m. two residence were shot at on Mable Drive. There were people inside the homes but no one was injured. Four individuals fled the scene and LPD was able to make contact with the vehicle. The…
One of La Vergne’s K9s is in critical condition after being shot three times on Tuesday, November 17. Sjaak (pronounced Jacques) is a Belgian Malinois who has been with the department since 2014. His handler, Officer Justin Darby, was not injured in the shooting incident. Sjaak was scheduled to undergo emergency surgery Wednesday. “We’re all…
A wanted person out of Sumner County was one of three people arrested in La Vergne overnight after an hours-long standoff with police. Around 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16 the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from La Vergne Police to arrest Dustin Stone who was believed to be at a home on Taylor…
It’s the season of giving and this year there’s a need greater than ever before. The La Vergne Police Department is asking for donations that will be handed out to those in need as part of the annual ‘Christmas for Kids and Seniors’ program put on by the F.O.P. Percy Priest Lodge #85. Every year…
The City of La Vergne is once again asking citizens to “Light Up La Vergne” with this year’s holiday lights contest. Homeowners with the spirit of Christmas and a little bit of Clark Griswold are all invited to register. The “Light up La Vergne” contest is open to any resident in La Vergne. Applications are…
Quick response times and fast-moving firefighters saved one family’s home from a grease fire. Family members who live at the home on the 100 block of Mason Circle called 911 around 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3 after a fire started on the stovetop. The fire was contained to the kitchen and thanks to firefighters…
The City of La Vergne plans to pay homage this Veterans Day to the men and women who have served our country. The annual ceremony, held at Veterans Memorial Park’s memorial wall, is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on November 11. There will be three speakers, including Sal Gonzalez, Tina Veith and Paul Williams. There will…
The City of La Vergne is excited to announce the 2020 grand marshal for Parade of Lights as well as this year’s theme. It will be a “Blue Christmas” in La Vergne for the 10th annual Parade of Lights as we pay homage to the men and women who protect and serve the city every…