Mother Indicted on Murder and Abuse Charges of Infant Son

Mother Indicted on Murder and Abuse Charges of Infant Son

A Murfreesboro mother has been indicted by a Rutherford County Grand Jury and now faces murder and abuse charges in the April 2023 death of her four-week-old son. Jalani Patton, 25, was indicted on felony first-degree murder and the aggravated child abuse charges of her infant son. Patton was arrested on Wednesday, May 16 on…

MPD Increases Seat Belt Enforcement During National “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization

MPD Increases Seat Belt Enforcement During National “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization

As more families hit the road for vacation this summer, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) reminding drivers to Click It or Ticket. Law Enforcement agencies across Tennessee will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) nationwide mobilization from May…

Chief Michael Bowen Announces Sergeant Promotions; 2023 Award Recipients

Chief Michael Bowen Announces Sergeant Promotions; 2023 Award Recipients

Murfreesboro Police Department Chief Michael Bowen announces the promotions of two officers, Eric DeLeon, and Casey Fiddler, to the rank of Sergeant. The recipients for the 2023 department awards were also announced. Sergeant DeLeon initially joined MPD in July 2015. He worked briefly for a department in Florida and returned to the force in February…

Murfreesboro Police Warn of New Scam Targeting the Elderly

Murfreesboro Police Warn of New Scam Targeting the Elderly

The Murfreesboro Police Department is alerting the public to a sophisticated scam targeting elderly residents. Two victims have already suffered significant financial losses. The first reported case involves a 75-year-old who fell victim to the scam on March 1, after receiving an email from someone impersonating McAfee Services. The scam involved multiple requests over several…

Armed Robbers Quickly Arrested Face Multiple Charges

Armed Robbers Quickly Arrested Face Multiple Charges

Two men are facing multiple charges after being arrested for allegedly robbing Dollar General and then leading police on a short chase and foot pursuit. Johnny Cross, 61, was arrested on Freedom Court after running from the police. Cross is charged with aggravated robbery, felony evading, misdemeanor evading, three counts of felony reckless endangerment, and…