Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Criminal Investigations detectives have obtained warrants, including one for second-degree murder for a suspect in the 2019 homicide of 21-year-old Marquis Turner of Illinois. Khaleel Smith, 28, is currently in federal custody at a penitentiary in Georgia. MPD detective are hoping to serve him with warrants for second-degree murder and possession…
A bicyclist has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by an SUV. The driver and bicyclist were traveling SE on W. College St. when the collision happened at 10:23 a.m. on Aug. 5. The driver of the Cadillac SUV was cited for failure to exercise due care. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue…
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,…