As a precaution against the COVID-19 virus, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and Adult Detention Center are implementing measures to protect citizens and inmates, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. “We are well aware of the implications of COVID-19 and will be taking all precautions possible for our employees, citizens and the inmate population,” Fitzhugh said. “We are…
Don’t expect the “Luck of the Irish” to protect you if you drink and drive on St. Patrick’s Day. “Operation Don’t Test Your Luck” will be the theme of a sobriety checkpoint beginning at 10 p.m., Tuesday, March 17 on Rutherford Boulevard between Southeast Broad Street and South Church Street. The Rutherford County Traffic Safety…
Fifteen drivers were cited for ignoring traffic lights Thursday during Operation Red Light Runners sponsored by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force. Officers concentrated on the drivers who drove through the red lights on Memorial Boulevard and Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro and the Sam Ridley Parkway corridor from Old Nashville Highway to Interstate…
Sixteen additional charges were filed against the “mule-kicker” suspect after video showed him allegedly kicking in store doors with the back of his legs, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. Suspect Robert Shegog, 35, of Bilbro Avenue in Murfreesboro, was charged with four counts each of burglary, theft and vandalism by Detective Brian Gonzales. Shegog…
A daughter allegedly shot her disabled mother in the face with a pellet gun because she would not go to sleep Tuesday at their home, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said Thursday. Mother Linda Deaton, 77, of Royal Garden Drive has dementia, said Detective Kyle Norrod. She is confined to her bed from a stroke…
A boyfriend pleaded guilty Thursday to killing his girlfriend after an argument in 2017 at their Bell Buckle home, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s sergeant said. Victim Carly Hassett, 29, died when fatally shot by Jared Partin, 36, both of Millersburg Road on March 1, 2017, said Detective Sgt. Steve Craig, who investigated the murder. Partin…
Rutherford County Highway Department employees installed signs at flooded areas and deputies used caution tape to warn drivers about not driving on flooded roads. Rutherford County roads closed as of 4:45 a.m. Thursday are: Sulphur Springs Road/Shacklett Rd/Buckeye Valley Road near Leanna 2100-block of Armstrong Valley Road near Rockvale Kedron Church Rd/Rocky Fork Road near…
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Explorers captured four top 10 spots during the regional Boy Scouts Winterfest competition this weekend in Gatlinburg. Adviser Deputy Andy Pugh said the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Explorers competed against 25-30 other teams in each event. About 110 Explorer Posts from the U.S. participated in the competition. “I am proud of their work…
A veteran Rutherford County Sheriff’s sergeant resigned in lieu of termination after violating four sheriff’s office procedures, the sheriff’s office reported Wednesday. Former Sgt. Jon Levi violated the standards of conduct, use of sheriff’s office vehicles, code of conduct and discipline, stated a report filed by Lt. Matt Goney of the Sheriff’s Office of Professional…
Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies rescued several drivers who drove around barriers and stalled their vehicles. Deputy Nikolas Madore waded into almost waist-high water to rescue a driver on Sulphur Springs Road near West Buckeye Bottom Road this morning. The driver was cited for failure to exercise due care, driving around a barricade and failure to…