Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating an unattended death of a woman found by firefighters, unresponsive in a vehicle in a grocery store parking lot, Monday afternoon, Jan. 6. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Engine 5 crew members pulled into the parking lot of Kroger, 2243 Veterans Parkway, to buy groceries, and noticed a…
A man accused of selling heroin to a woman who later died was charged with allegedly leaving her body Friday at Nice Mill Dam, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective reported. Cory T. Sain, 27, of Howard Road near Murfreesboro was charged Saturday with abuse of the corpse of Tiffany Vickers, tampering with evidence and possession…
Smyrna Police need your help identifying a suspect who assaulted a female customer at Parkway Wine & Spirits on Christmas Eve. The 35 year old female victim was punched in the face by the male suspect after he was confronted about parking in a handicap space. The female wearing the blue shirt and black jacket…
Smyrna Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying an individual that purchased items with counterfeit currency. On December 22, 2019, the an individual (pictured below) entered Walmart located at 570 Enon Springs Road East. The individual placed several items of merchandise in a shopping cart, proceeded to the checkout, and purchased the items in…
The La Vergne High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) went above and beyond in their donation to the La Vergne Police Department to help spread a little holiday cheer this month. LHS’ JROTC donated $1,000 to the La Vergne Police Department so they could give out gift cards instead of tickets. Officers across…
Brian D. Hercules, Town Manager, is pleased to announce the promotion of Detective Sgt. John Liehr to Administrative Captain of the Smyrna Police Department. John assumes this role December 30th. The Administrative Captain’s position was previously held by Todd Spearman, who was recently promoted to Assistant Town Manager. “We are fortunate to have a long-time,…
Smyrna Police Department is joining the #9pmroutine campaign to educate citizens and help prevent burglary. “Smyrna Police Department has responded to vehicle break-ins over the past month that were a result of valuable items left in unlocked cars,” explained Chief Kevin Arnold. “We are committed to providing exceptional service and education to keep our community…
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Chief Michael Bowen promotes four (4) sergeants to the rank of Lieutenant – Lieutenant Jeff Baskette, Lieutenant Melonie Roche, Lieutenant Sam Smith and Lieutenant Craig Snider. Lieutenant James Baskette started his career with MPD in 1996. Baskette has served as a patrol officer, detective and sergeant. He received a Certificate of…
La Vergne officers are looking for anyone who may have been victimized by a bigamy suspect who was arrested recently in La Vergne. Theodore R. Pointer III was arrested on December 10th and is charged with bigamy and identity theft. He is currently going by the name of Noah R. Lyles and has also used…
Two Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers were among dozens of law enforcement officers statewide to be honored by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for their efforts in keeping Middle Tennessee roadways safer. MPD Officer Chris Waters received the THSO Traffic ‘Officer of the Year Award’ and Officer Terry Spence received the ‘Beyond the Traffic…