Murfreesboro Police Department Domestic Violence Detective Kelvin T. Jones

Domestic Violence Detective Retires

Murfreesboro Police Department Domestic Violence Detective Kelvin T. Jones is retiring after 25-years of dedicated service with the department. “I’m definitely going to miss my unit, sergeant, and co-workers,” Jones said. “I will also miss the interactions I had with victims, their families and victim advocates.” Jones began his career with MPD as a patrol…

Alan Hairston

Wanted Nashville Man Arrested in Murfreesboro Driving Stolen SUV

A man is arrested and facing multiple charges after stealing an SUV with the keys inside from East Nashville and leading Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers on a foot chase Tuesday morning, Aug. 9. Alan Hairston, 23, of Nashville, is charged with theft over $50,000, theft under $1,000, possession of a firearm by a convicted…

Murfreesboro Police

Police Investigating Stolen Vehicle With Kids Inside, Woman Detained

A woman is in custody after stealing a Good Samaritan’s SUV with an 18-year-old and a minor child inside. The woman wrecked and hit a tree after the children confronted her around 2:35 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. The woman is currently being interviewed by Criminal Investigations Division detectives. Charges are forthcoming. The preliminary investigation shows…

SROs Ready to Greet Students

SROs Ready to Greet Students

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers are preparing to protect and mentor students in the upcoming school year. Deputies are participating in advanced training this week to prepare for the upcoming school year and are excited to greet students Aug. 5. SROs are highly trained and experienced law enforcement officers who specialize in school…

Driver Facing Charges for Saturday Fatal Crash on Memorial Blvd.; Deceased Victim Identified

Driver Facing Charges for Saturday Fatal Crash on Memorial Blvd.; Deceased Victim Identified

A 33-year-old man is facing vehicular homicide charges after allegedly causing a two-vehicle wreck that claimed one person’s life. Fatal Accident Crash Team (F.A.C.T.) investigators believe the man may have been drinking and speeding prior to the fatal crash on Saturday, July 30. Robert Ryder, of Murfreesboro, was charged with one count of vehicular homicide….

Memorial Fatal Crash

Police Investigating Early Morning Fatal Crash on Memorial Blvd

The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (F.A.C.T.) is investigating a t-boned crash that left one driver dead on Saturday, July 30. The fatal crash occurred on Memorial Blvd. at Clark Blvd. around 2:30 a.m. The intersection was closed for hours while the F.A.C.T. investigated the wreck. The preliminary investigation shows a male driver…

Murfreesboro Police Department Captain Alan Smith

Long-time MPD Captain Retires After More Than Three Decades

Murfreesboro Police Department Captain Alan Smith announces his retirement after more than 30 years of dedicated service to the department. Smith began his career with MPD in August 1992. He rose through the ranks serving as officer, sergeant, lieutenant before being promoted to captain over the Patrol Division; a position he held until his retirement….