Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division fraud detectives are warning residents not to fall victim to crafty home rental scammers. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 22 home rental scams reported in Murfreesboro. “These scammers often use online sites like Craigslist to post the rental properties,” said Detective Steven Vajcner. “They often…
Increases of traffic crashes on New Salem Highway prompted the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force to focus on speeding drivers today, a Murfreesboro Police lieutenant said. “In addition, we have received several complaints of speeding and drag racing in the same area,” said Lt. Greg Walker. That’s why task force members from the Tennessee…
Detectives are currently investigating a burglary to a vehicle case at Stones River Country Club where several items were stolen, including credit cards and checks on June 24. The stolen credit cards were used to purchase gift cards at Kroger on Northfield Blvd. Several days later, three checks totaling $6,362 were written and cashed at…
One victim was admitted to a Nashville hospital and a second victim treated and released after a shooting Monday on Interstate 840 near the Almaville Road exit, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s supervisor said. Detectives are asking for information about the shooting that occurred about 6:30 a.m. near the 47-mile marker of Almaville Road westbound toward…
The Smyrna Police Department reminds everyone to remove valuables from your car. Car burglars are breaking windows and stealing items that are in plain sight. Remember to park in a well lighted area, when not at home, or turn on an outside light when at home. These burglars rely on their ability to access a…
Public servants and others can get a financial boost when enrolling in one of Middle Tennessee State University’s newest programs this fall. Announced in the spring, the new public safety concentration in the integrated studies major is designed for those in law enforcement, homeland security, emergency management, fire safety, dispatch, and other public service professions…
A Rutherford County resident was charged with first-degree murder after an investigation into a shooting Wednesday on Panther Creek Road, said Criminal Investigations Capt. Todd Sparks. Jeffery Hayden Burris, 54, of Panther Creek Road was charged in the shooting death of neighbor Clarence Rowden III, 58, Sparks said. The shooting occurred outside the victim’s home….
One person is being detained after a fatal shooting Wednesday on Panther Creek Road, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s supervisor said. Deputies responded to the shooting call about 2 p.m. where they found the victim, said Detective Sgt. Steve Craig. “One person is being detained in regards to the shooting,” Craig said. Crime scene detectives are…
Donald Eugene Foster, 51, was reported missing on July 4 by the operator of Grace House. Foster had been staying there. He recently visited his mother in Memphis and was heading back to Murfreesboro for a doctor’s appointment, but never arrived. He has attempted to harm himself in the past and is on medication. He…
Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division (CID) fraud detectives are warning residents about a phone scam from callers claiming to be from Mexican cartels and threatening harm to residents and their families. The callers representing themselves as members of different Mexican cartels will typically call or send threatening text messages with gruesome photos of dismembered…