With hopes of one day being an investigator with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, MTSU student Ezekiel Hall felt his participation in the recent “use-of-force” simulation event on campus was “an eye-opening experience” about what police officers face every day. “It’s a lot more difficult than people think. … This job takes serious experience and…
On Saturday, November 3, 2018, at approximately 5:00 pm, Murfreesboro Police Officers responded to a one vehicle crash near 1002 E. Northfield Blvd. The crash involved a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The investigation revealed the vehicle was traveling westbound on E. Northfield Blvd. and struck the curb multiple times before leaving the roadway and striking a…
At approximately 2:40 AM this morning Murfreesboro Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at 2029 S. Church Street and made contact with a female who reported being assaulted by a male who had left the scene in a Ford pick-up truck. She reported the subject may have weapons and a possible explosive device…
On October 26, 2018 a male juvenile was shot in the area of Katherine Suzanne Way in Smyrna. The victim was treated at Stonecrest Medical Center and is currently in stable condition. A warrant for Aggravated Assault has been issued for James Gaines, age 18. Gaines is described as a black male, 6’ tall and…
Information is needed about the vandals who destroyed the sod and grass early Tuesday at Rock Springs Middle School at 3301 Rock Springs Road in Smyrna, a school resource officer said. Baseball coach Keith Stephenson reported the baseball field was vandalized Tuesday, said SRO Ben Baldwin. Video showed a driver drove around the gate at…
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at approximately 2:10 AM, a Murfreesboro Police Officer was conducting a patrol check of the parking area of 2424 S. Church Street when he found 2 individuals sitting in a car. He approached and attempted to speak with them. They were uncooperative and fled the scene. As they fled the…
The Murfreesboro Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Lieutenant Allen Cox and Sergeant Sam Smith from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. This school consists of an upper level executive leadership curriculum which focus on police management, human resources, personnel allocation and organizational behavior. Past graduates include Major David…
Gregg Hawkins’ wife, daughters and brother want justice for his murder and appealed Monday for information to solve the case three years ago Tuesday. Hawkins, 53, of Murfreesboro was fatally shot Oct. 16, 2015 at Mona Boat Ramp on Jefferson Valley Road. He was fishing with his adult daughter, Brandi, who waited in the boat…
Two fugitives who escaped Rutherford County Adult Detention Center were captured within 35 hours Thursday near Smyrna, said Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. Dewayne Halfacre, 43, of Lynchburg and Jonathan Baxter, 28, of Smyrna were apprehended by teams of multi-agency law enforcement officers about 11:20 a.m. Thursday near U.S. Highway 41/70 South near the overhead…
Each of Rutherford County’s 47 schools has protection from highly trained, armed and experienced school resource officers. Now, there’s a sign at the entrances to ensure everyone outside the school knows it. “Attention, officer on duty,” the signs state in bold letters. “This school is protected by an armed and trained school resource officer. These…