Rutherford County Sheriff

Cannon County fugitive apprehended

Michael Holden Thomas, a suspect in a domestic assault in Cannon County, was apprehended this morning in DeKalb County with help from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, said Rutherford County Chief Deputy Keith Lowery. Thomas is facing multiple felony charges, including aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault in Rutherford and Cannon counties along with a violation of…

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3 charged in Barber murder

Three suspects were charged with killing sports enthusiast Terry Barber whose body was found Wednesday at his Walnut Grove Road home, Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives said Monday. Barber, 68, was believed killed the night of Monday, June 24, said Criminal Investigations Capt. Britt Reed. A friend found his body Wednesday. He was an announcer, referee…

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Two homeless arrested for burglary and theft

Two homeless people were arrested Sunday after they allegedly stole property from Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Cripple Creek Loop Road, Rutherford County sheriff’s officers said. Shannon Pugh, 41, and Candice Brewer, 31, were charged with burglary and theft by Detective Joseph Duncan. Pugh was arrested on previous charges of aggravated kidnapping, domestic assault…

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Jail administrator earns national certification

Jail Administrator Chris Fly of the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center earned the national Certified Jail Manager designation by the American Jail Association. The designation is granted by the Jail Manager Certification Commission. Fly earned certification by completing a rigid experiential background application and an intensive four-hour examination prepared by the AJA and the commission….

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Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office seat belt campaign

Drivers and passengers are urged to wear their seat belts every time they get in a vehicle, especially during summer events and vacations. Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Tennessee Highway Safety Office to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.” Law enforcement agencies across the state will increase seat belt enforcement as part…