Family members need more information after learning their relative’s skeletal remains were found July 27 in a field off Mt. Herman Road, Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives said. DNA testing identified the remains as Shontisha Marie Rutland of Nashville, who was supposed to be celebrating her 23rd birthday this month, said Capt. Britt Reed of the…
A second man accused of killing a Rutherford County man was booked into the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center today. Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective Ty Downing charged Christopher Lee White, 30, of Hopkinsville, Ky., for first-degree murder of Erick Bixler, 45, of Asbury Lane. Bixler’s body was found July 26 at his home. White was…
Twenty-three people died in traffic crashes this year in Rutherford County, five more than last year at this time, a sheriff’s sergeant said. That’s why additional deputies will work overtime during the “Booze It and Lose It” national campaign from now through Sept. 7 to help reduce traffic deaths, said Sgt. Michael Rodgers. Deputies will…
National Dog Day helps rescue dogs and honors dogs who put their lives on the line. The Sheriff’s Office celebrates the day by honoring the K9 Unit of eight deputies and their dog partners. Sgt. Lee Young leads the Sheriff’s Office’s K9 Unit and partners with K9 Ely. The primary function of the RCSO K9’s…
Smyrna Police Department detectives are working to identify a suspect involved in a shooting and request assistance from the public. On Saturday evening, August 15, 2020, two males were involved in an altercation inside Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center, located at 333 North Lowry Street in Smyrna. The male victim/person of interest in the…
Another driver allegedly pointed a handgun at an off-duty Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy as they were traveling Sunday afternoon on Interstate 24 near the Medical Center Parkway exit, a sheriff’s corporal reported. The deputy followed the driver who allegedly sped, wove between cars and ran a red light before other deputies arrested him at the…
Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives hope someone in the community can help identify skeletal remains discovered July 27 in a vacant field off Mt. Herman Road off John Bragg Highway. Forensic analysis conducted earlier this week determined the remains are a black female between the ages of 20 and 35 with a height between 5-feet-4-inches and…
Eighty-one people will receive the gift of life because Sheriff’s Office employees and families, an MTSU Police detective and community residents donated blood June 10 during a Red Cross Bloodmobile. More Sheriff’s Office employees and residents will save lives by donating blood from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 24 in the training classroom…
Occupants of this truck may know information about the shooting of a woman shot about 11:15 a.m. Thursday, April 23 on Veterans Parkway, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. The 42-year-old mother and business owner remains hospitalized. These occupants may provide details crucial to the investigation of the shooting that occurred between New Salem Highway…
Communications Dispatcher Jenny Mathias was selected the 2020 Dispatcher of the Year for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. She was chosen based on her expertise to help locate two abducted children, to handle the pursuit of a wanted suspect and her overall work ethic, said Communications Lt. Candi McCluskey. Mathias received a tip Aug. 31…