Murfreesboro Fatal Shooting

MPD detectives investigating a fatal shooting

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Criminal Investigations Division detectives are investigating the circumstances that lead to the shooting death of a Woodbury man in Murfreesboro Thursday evening, April 9. Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of N. Rutherford Blvd. around 8:30 p.m. to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival they found the…

Safer at Home

Law enforcement safer at home message

Police chiefs and the sheriff in Rutherford County remind citizens in this video they are #SaferAtHome while trying to prevent COVID-19. Sending the message are Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen, Smyrna Police Chief Kevin Arnold, La Vergne Police Chief Mike Walker, Eagleville Police Chief David Breniser, MTSU Police Chief Buddy Peaster and Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh.

Smyrna Police Department Needs Assistance Identifying Individual Involved in a Theft from Auto World

Smyrna Police Department Needs Assistance Identifying Individual Involved in a Theft from Auto World

Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is asking for assistance with a theft. On March 29, 2020, a subject driving a gray Toyota Tundra pickup truck, pictured below, arrived at Auto World, located at 1497 South Lowry Street in Smyrna. The subject approached a damaged 2016 Toyota Tundra and detached the tailgate. The subject loaded the tailgate…

Covid-19 Response

Joint statement from law enforcement leaders in Rutherford and Cannon Counties

Together, the law enforcement agencies of Rutherford and Cannon Counties are dedicated to the safety of our citizens. Our goal during this declared state of emergency is to ensure the welfare of everyone living in this jurisdiction. Based on what is known about the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the best ways to accomplish this goal…

Grenade found in Murfreesboro home yard

Inactive military training grenade found in yard of Murfreesboro home

Members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Bomb Squad removed what turned out to be an inactive military training hand grenade found in the front yard of a Murfreesboro home late Friday morning, March 27. A homeowner said he was mowing his lawn on Hopewell Court around 11:42 a.m., when he hit something with the…

MPD Detective graduates

MPD Detective graduates from National Forensic Academy

A Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) sergeant becomes the fourth departmental staff member to graduate from the University of Tennessee National Forensic Academy (NFA). Detective Sergeant Tommy Massey was presented a diploma at a graduation ceremony held at the UT Conference Center Bldg. Friday, March 13. Massey successfully completed the NFA 10-week extensive training program, receiving…

Silver 4-Door Sedan

Assistance needed in identifying individuals involved in burglaries

Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is asking for assistance in identifying individuals involved in burglaries. On February 24, 2020, at approximately 2:40 a.m., a silver 4-door sedan (pictured below) was caught on camera on Maple Leaf Court in Smyrna. Occupants exited the sedan and checked the vehicles in the area for unlocked doors. At least one…

Smyrna PD Needs Assistance in Identifying Two Suspects Involved in Aggravated Robbery

Smyrna PD Needs Assistance in Identifying Two Suspects Involved in Aggravated Robbery

Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is asking for assistance in identifying two individuals involved in an aggravated robbery. On Saturday, March 7, 2020, at approximately 2:00 a.m., two armed suspects entered the BP gas station located at 251 North Lowry Street. The two store clerks were held at gunpoint, while one of the suspects took an…

9pm Routine

Rutherford County Law Enforcement Leaders Encourage a #9pmroutine

Local law enforcement leadership endorses the #9pmroutine campaign to educate citizens and help prevent burglary. Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh, Smyrna Police Chief Kevin Arnold, Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen, and La Vergne Police Chief Mike Walker joined forces to film a Public Service Announcement educating citizens about crimes of opportunity and simple steps to…