Adam Heinz

Man arrested after admitting to drinking and firing shots at dumpster, sending people scattering for safety

The manager of a local tire store is arrested for firing his handgun at a dumpster behind the business, sending several people running and ducking for cover on Monday, Nov. 29. Adam Heinz, 39, is facing two counts of felony reckless endangerment, felony vandalism, unlawful possession of a firearm, and public intoxication. Police responded to…

Murfreesboro Police Mobile Surveillance Cameras

MPD sets up mobile surveillance trailers ahead of busy holiday shopping season

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) has set up four mobile surveillance cameras at local retail establishments ahead of Black Friday shopping. The surveillance trailers will not only deter crime but will give police an extra set of eyes during the busy shopping week, a police captain said. “Mobile surveillance trailers are not only a crime deterrent,…

Two businesses broken into

Two businesses broken into after burglar smashes glass door; police searching for burglar

Murfreesboro Police Department investigators are searching for the individual who shattered a glass door and broke into two businesses, stealing several hundreds of dollars in cash on Monday, Nov. 22. A man was caught on camera breaking a glass door to get into Catfiene Cat, 517 Cason Lane Suite D, around 4:30 a.m. Once inside,…

Murfreesboro Police Department Officer Stan Meeks

Seasoned Murfreesboro police officer retires after more 20 years with the department

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Officer Stan Meeks has retired after more than 20 years of dedicated service to the residents of the City of Murfreesboro. Meeks began his employment with MPD in June 2001 as a police officer. He has served in various specialized roles and positions, including field training officer, DARE instructor, firearms instructor,…

Stolinsky Patrol Car

Community and City Staff to pay respects to Det. Lt. Stolinsky on Murfreesboro Road

We welcome the community to visit and pay respects to Detective Lieutenant Stolinsky outside of Police headquarters starting today. His police department vehicle is positioned stationary, draped with a blue line cloth just as you enter onto city property to the left at 5093 Murfreesboro Road. On Tuesday, November 16 at approximately 10:30 am Detective…

Detective Lieutenant Kevin Stolinsky

City Releases Visitation, Memorial Service Arrangements for Det. Lt. Stolinsky

Visitation and memorial service arrangements for Detective Lieutenant Kevin Stolinsky, who has been promoted posthumously, have been released. The visitations will take place on Tuesday, November 16, and Wednesday, November 17 with the memorial service to follow. The visitation will begin at 4 p.m. on November 16 and continue through 8 p.m. at Life Point…

Telecommunicator Opening

Smyrna Police Department is Hiring Telecommunicators

Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is accepting applications for the position of telecommunicator until November 18, 2021, with testing December 10, 2021. Telecommunicators are the first trained point of contact in an emergency. They are the individuals who answer calls for help, dispatch emergency personnel, and work to help the caller remain calm until help arrives….

Exchange Club Provides Stuffed Animals to Emergency Agencies

Exchange Club Provides Stuffed Animals to Emergency Agencies

Two hundred small stuff animals from Kohls Cares were recently donated by the Exchange Club of Murfreesboro to the Rutherford County Sheriff Office, Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department, Rutherford County EMS, City of Murfreesboro Police Department, and City of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department. The stuffed animals will be used when necessary should a child (…