Antoine Washington

Suspect allegedly points gun at off-duty deputy

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…

Bloodmobile at Sheriff's office

Bloodmobile Wednesday at the sheriff’s Office

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…

Truck involved in Veterans Parkway shooting

Reward offered on Veterans Parkway shooting

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…

Safer at Home

Law enforcement safer at home message

Police chiefs and the sheriff in Rutherford County remind citizens in this video they are #SaferAtHome while trying to prevent COVID-19. Sending the message are Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen, Smyrna Police Chief Kevin Arnold, La Vergne Police Chief Mike Walker, Eagleville Police Chief David Breniser, MTSU Police Chief Buddy Peaster and Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh.

Covid-19 Response

Joint statement from law enforcement leaders in Rutherford and Cannon Counties

Together, the law enforcement agencies of Rutherford and Cannon Counties are dedicated to the safety of our citizens. Our goal during this declared state of emergency is to ensure the welfare of everyone living in this jurisdiction. Based on what is known about the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the best ways to accomplish this goal…

Murfreesboro Attorney David Whelan

Murfreesboro attorney charged with rape of a young teen

A Murfreesboro attorney was charged with aggravated rape and aggravated kidnapping of a young teen after an investigation Friday by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, a detective sergeant said Sunday. Attorney David Whelan, 49, of Juliet Avenue was charged after allegedly raping the girl Friday at his home, said Detective Sgt. Steve Craig. “She was…