Smyrna Police Department is seeking applicants for its 2020 Citizens’ Police Academy. The classes meet every Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., from February 20th through April 30th. “Smyrna Police Department is committed to the Community Policing Philosophy,” explained Chief Kevin Arnold. “Our department strives to provide exceptional service in partnership with our community. This…
Five deputies who worked overtime to prevent traffic fatalities and injuries in 2019 received Community Service Awards from Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. Deputies earning the award were: Deputy William Travis. Deputy Austin Watson. Deputy Jacob Beu. Deputy Tyler Stewart. Cpl. Kyle Frazier. Sgt. Michael Rodgers, who recommended the awards, said 39 people lost their lives in…
Smyrna Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying an individual that shoplifted and stole a purse. On January 9, 2020, 10:30 p.m., a white 4-door sedan (possible Pontiac G6) with four occupants arrived at the Shell Station located on Sam Ridley Parkway/Wolverine Trail. A white male suspect with long hair dyed blue entered the…
Preventing an active shooter from killing people and saving lives was the goal of Rutherford County emergency responders who completed an Active Threat Integrated Response Course last year. More than 740 law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics working in Rutherford County were trained based on the rescue task force approach, said Sheriff’s training Lt. Chris…
The man who fired shots at Murfreesboro Police Department officers after a foot pursuit and crash has been identified as Larenzo D. Flowers, 26, of Murfreesboro. Flowers is charged with five counts of attempted second degree murder, two counts of evading arrest. He remains behind bars at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center on a…
UPDATE: The victim in the fatal train vs pedestrian accident has been identified as 38-year-old Nadia Berkman. Her family has been notified. Murfreesboro Police Department detectives are attempting to identify a woman who was struck by a train and died, Sunday, Jan. 12. The preliminary investigation indicates the woman appeared to walk into the path…
A man barricades himself in a home for more than three hours before being taken into custody by Special Operations Unit (SOU) team members. Earlier, the suspect fired multiple shots at officers following a car crash and a brief foot pursuit. The preliminary investigation revealed Murfreesboro Police came in contact with an individual, who was…
La Vergne officials are joining the thousands of cities across the country who are recognizing law enforcement agencies for the annual National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.). Mayor Jason Cole presented a proclamation to the La Vergne Police Department tonight in honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.The City joins countless communities across the nation…
An ex-boyfriend was apprehended for allegedly shooting his former girlfriend early Wednesday at her home, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s lieutenant said. Victim Christina Lawson, 28, of Crestmount Drive was treated by Emergency Medical Services paramedics and taken to a Nashville hospital, said Detective Lt. Todd Sparks. “Her injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening,” Sparks said….
Multiple charges were filed against a man accused of stealing more than $2,500 worth of property from Crescent Church of Christ Friday night on Barfield-Crescent Road, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s sergeant said Monday. Suspect John David White, 50, of Bradyville White was charged Saturday with destruction of landmarks, two counts of burglary, possession of burglary…