Murfreesboro Police Special Operations Unit

Man fires shots at officers following foot pursuit

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 Mayor Cole

Mayor Cole issues Proclamation for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

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…

Nathaniel Garner

Ex-boyfriend apprehended for shooting former girlfriend

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….

John David White

Man charged with breaking into church

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…

Murfreesboro Police

Firefighters discover deceased woman in vehicle in a grocery store parking lot

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…

Smyrna Police Department Asks for Assistance in Identifying an Individual

Smyrna Police Department Asks for Assistance in Identifying an Individual

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…

JROTC donates $1,000 to Police Department

JROTC donates $1,000 to Police Department for holiday traffic stops

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…

Sgt John Liehr of Smyrna Police Department

Smyrna Police Department Promotes Twenty-Five Year Veteran to Administrative Captain

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,…