A second woman has been arrested accused of stuffing bags full of thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen items at JCPenney at Stones River Town Centre but dropped the keys to the getaway vehicle and couldn’t leave on Saturday, June 26, according to detectives. Ketarra Wright, 24, was served a warrant and arrested on July…
La Vergne Police Department will be hosting National Night Out on August 3 at Veterans Memorial Park, located on 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The theme of this year’s free event is Building Safer Communities through Prevention, Education, and Community Partnerships. National Night Out is a designated evening where communities…
UPDATE: The Cessna single engine plane that crashed in Murfreesboro just before 9am this morning has been moved from the scene and taken to a secure location. The pilot was alert and talking and is at the hospital being treated for his injuries. Dejarnette Lane is back open to traffic. FAA/NTSB will be investigating. TRAFFIC…
A man took his own life after shooting at officers responding to a domestic disturbance call Saturday night, July 24. The incident happened at a duplex in the 1500 block of Old Lascassas Pike about 10:40 p.m. Officers attempted to speak with David Gaither, 49, who his wife reported was acting belligerent and punching holes…
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Two fires in Murfreesboro last month may have been set by arsonists, according to fire marshal office investigators. The fires started days apart, one at 1411 Huntington Drive early Sunday morning, June 20. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firefighters responded to the home to find flames and heavy smoke. Fire crews worked throughout the morning…
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Chief Michael Bowen announces the promotion of three (3) sergeants to the rank of Lieutenant, acknowledges several long-time employees and celebrates the retirement of a police K9 at a ceremony Friday, July 16. Lieutenant Marja Atchley started as a patrol officer in 2007. Atchley served as a Field Training Officer and…
The City of La Vergne has selected a police chief, effective immediately. Mayor Cole has selected Burrel “Chip” Davis to be the next Chief of Police. Chief Davis has 22 years of experience in law enforcement, 17 of which he has served at LPD, where he has served as the interim chief since October. Previously,…
UPDATE: A 54-year-old man is recovering after being hit in his wheelchair by a driver who failed to yield the right-of-way on Monday, July 12. The victim was heading north on NW Broad Street and attempted cross Brinkley Ave. when the driver turned right and ran him over around 4:05 p.m. The man’s wheelchair was…
Detectives need assistance in identifying and locating the unknown individuals who fraudulently purchased two baby monitors from Target on Old Fort Pkwy on June 26, 2021. The two men took an item from a box and replaced it with the baby monitors, valued at nearly $500. One of the men paid for the cheaper item….