LPR System Detects Vehicle Reported Stolen in Nashville Armed Robbery

LPR System Detects Vehicle Reported Stolen in Nashville Armed Robbery

Thanks to the department’s license plate detection system, La Vergne Police officers were able to put a a man behind bars. LPD’s Blue Sentinel Program (LPR system) detected a stolen vehicle headed eastbound on Murfreesboro Road. The vehicle was reported stolen in an armed robbery out of Metro Nashville earlier this week. Sgt. Eric Staats…

Smyrna Police Dept

Smyrna Police Department Continues to Investigate Fatal Crash

On April 26, 8:50PM, Smyrna Police Department (SPD) and Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of US-41/North Lowry Street and Jefferson Pike. Two vehicles were involved in the crash; five occupants in each vehicle. Rutherford County EMS pronounced one individual deceased on scene. Nine individuals were…

Rock Burglar

Serial ‘Rock Burglar’ hits multiple local businesses

Murfreesboro police are asking for help identifying a man suspected of burglarizing dozens of businesses over the past five months. The thief targets area businesses in the early morning using rocks to break-in. Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Detective Sergeant Tommy Massey said the thief used a rock to smash the glass to…

New Murfreesboro Police Captains

Murfreesboro Police Celebrate the Promotion of New Captains, Lieutenants and Sergeants

Murfreesboro Chief of Police Michael Bowen announces the promotion of seven members of the department. Three lieutenants were promoted to captain, two sergeants to lieutenant and two officers to the rank of sergeant. Captain Bryan Anderson started his career with MPD in 2002. Anderson has served as a member of the Special Operation Unit, Field…

Suspect Apprehended by LPD K9 Officer After Vehicle, Foot Pursuit

Suspect Apprehended by LPD K9 Officer After Vehicle, Foot Pursuit

At 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, La Vergne Police personel were alerted to a possible stolen vehicle entering La Vergne city limits. Officers soon located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop on Waldron Rd. at Ingram Blvd. The driver then accelerated at a high rate of speed in an attempt to elude officers….

La Vergne Fire Rescue Department Makes Arson Arrest

La Vergne Fire Rescue Department Makes Arson Arrest

One man faces aggravated arson charges after a fire investigation conducted by the La Vergne Fire Rescue Department. Raul Alejandro Canaca was arrested for aggravated arson and harassment and is being held on bond at the Rutherford County Detention Center. “Our fire marshal’s office does an excellent job investigating our fires,” says Fire Chief Ronny…

BOLO: Robbery, Theft of Property, Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card

BOLO: Robbery, Theft of Property, Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card

Detectives need assistance identifying persons of interest in an armed robbery, theft of property and fraudulent use of a credit card case. A construction worker was approached by a man and woman who robbed him on April 21 at a construction site on S. Church Street. The victim’s wallet, with $300, personal debit card and…