About $20,000 cash and a one pound of marijuana were confiscated from a speeding driver Wednesday on Interstate 24, a Rutherford county Sheriff’s deputy reported. Suspect Devonta Eli Noel, 22, of Marietta, Ga., was charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession of a weapon while coming a dangerous felony by Deputy William Travis. Noel…
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.
Defendants in Circuit Court who were supposed to serve their sentence on non-violent misdemeanor or felony case or violation of probation in April should report 30 days later, the Circuit Court judges ordered Monday. People convicted of violent offenses of crimes against people and children, aggravated burglary, DUI third offense or higher and all domestic…
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…
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…
No evictions will be conducted until at least May 6 under a Tennessee Supreme Court order issued Wednesday. The Supreme Court justices posted the order “given the increasing economic issues caused by this pandemic.” Judges, clerks and court officials shall not take any action for evictions for failure to make rent, loan or other similar…
“Cynder got scared, jumped on the floorboard and ran up inside the dashboard,” Keith said. Ana wrote on her Facebook page, “I didn’t want her there (on the floorboard) so I went to grab her and she got scared and ran up the wall of the car behind the glove box. I panicked and went…
As a precaution, the suspect was tested and the deputies were isolated away from their families and co-workers for two days until the woman’s COVID-19 test results showed negative, Lowery said. There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at this time at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. “Due to the incredibly serious nature of…
Two men were charged after they allegedly broke into vehicles this month in two different parts of the Rutherford County, a sheriff’s detective said. George Adam Parker, 26, of Almaville Road in Smyrna was charged with one count of auto burglary and three counts of attempted burglary. Steven Lokey, 29, of Manchester was charged with…
About 80 Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network members were grateful to receive non-perishable food donated to them this week by Feed America First. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said the food will allow senior citizens to stay at home and help eliminate the spread of COVID-19 to them. SCAN Coordinator E.T. Guice said she and SCAN member…