Suspect drives by officers on stolen 4-wheeler just before they serve search warrant

Suspect drives by officers on stolen 4-wheeler just before they serve search warrant

A suspect drove by on a stolen four-wheeler while deputies from Rutherford and Williamson County prepared to serve a search warrant Thursday morning at his Bell Buckle home, a Rutherford County detective said. Suspect Don E. Griffith Jr. rode by the deputies prompting Detective Christian Wrather to arrest him about one-half mile from his home…

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Deputy injured in crash

A Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy suffered injuries while directing traffic at a construction zone Tuesday on Interstate 840 near Sulphur Springs Road, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. The deputy was treated at the scene by Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services paramedics and taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville where he is being evaluated. “His…

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Sherriff’s Office Helps Children Get Ready for School

“Shock was the first feeling that I felt when I saw the 98 backpacks that were donated for needy children,” said Beth Porter with the Rutherford County Sherriff’s Office. “Rutherford and Cannon Counties are communities that genuinely care about children.” Thirty-nine Sheriff’s Office employees donated school supplies for needy children who are served by the…

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RC Traffic safety task force addresses school traffic safety

Keeping students safe in school zones this academic year will be the goal of Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force officers who will launch an awareness event beginning Friday. Tennessee Highway Patrol Lt. Jon Officer said troopers, city police officers and sheriff’s deputies will participate in the enforcement and awareness campaign through Friday, Aug. 13….

North Carolina woman charged in sex crime involving juvenile

North Carolina woman charged in sex crime involving juvenile

A North Carolina woman was charged with three sexual-related charges of a 15-year-old Rutherford County juvenile she met online, a sheriff’s detective said. Christie Wighton, 45, of Catawba, N.C., was charged with felony solicitation of a minor to observe sexual conduct, especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual exploitation of a minor by…

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Inmate dies after fight with another inmate

One inmate at the Rutherford County Detention Center died Sunday at a Nashville hospital after being involved in a fight with another inmate Saturday, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. “Deputies responded to the fight immediately with medical staff nurses who began treatment,” Fitzhugh said. “Emergency Medical Services paramedics transported the inmate to Skyline Medical Center where…

Missing Rutherford County girl found in North Carolina

Missing Rutherford County girl found in North Carolina

A 15-year-old Rutherford County girl who was reported missing Thursday was located early Saturday in North Carolina after an investigation by sheriff’s detectives and Homeland Security Investigations. Skylar Potter of Bradyville left letters about leaving her home, said Detective Austin Mobbs. Mobbs and Detective Joseph Duncan followed leads and found a connection to Jake Anderson,…

Man suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound following attempted auto burglary and pursuit

Man suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound following attempted auto burglary and pursuit

A Murfreesboro man in an attempted auto burglary shot himself inside a stolen car after leading police on a pursuit Friday, July 9. Officers and medical personnel began treating the 19-year-old before taking him to the hospital. He is in critical but stable condition at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Officers responded to a report of an…