Terrified mother Becky Johnson Bishop shook with fear when her 4-year-old son, Ben, disappeared Sunday at the Smyrna Air Show but expressed relief when he was quickly located by Rutherford County Sheriff’s Explorers. She thanked the Explorers for their swift action to find Ben. And she’s grateful for Metro Nashville Police K9 Officer John Gilpin…
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….
One suspect was charged with sex trafficking of a 14-year-old runaway Friday outside a Smyrna hotel, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. Clifford Hawkins, 66, of Raspberry Lane in Smyrna was charged additionally with attempted rape, sexual battery and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, said arresting Detective Andre’a Knox. The girl ran away…
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…
Sheriff’s Deputy Lydia Saunders is alive today because of the generosity of five strangers. Five pints of blood saved Saunders’ life when she suffered a medical emergency in 2015. “Without the people who gave blood, I would not be here,” Saunders said. Her first-hand experience led Saunders to encourage fellow employees at the Rutherford County…
A son was charged with attempted first-degree murder of a man shot early Saturday off Mona Road, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said Tuesday. Son Christian Curtis, 19, was accused of shooting a 26-year-old Lebanon man whose name is not being released at this time, said Detective Josh Anderson. The victim remains hospitalized. Christian Curtis…
Sheriff’s school resource officers will ask Toot’s diners to support 43 Special Olympians representing Rutherford County at the Special Olympics Tennessee games. SROs will collect donations during the Wings & Rings fund-raiser from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 23 at Toot’s at 860 Northwest Broad Street in Murfreesboro. Coordinator Lou Paschall said donations will…
Older brother Clifton Braunwalder always watched out for his younger sister Louann, helping with homework and acting as a roadblock until she felt comfortable with new people. She watched helplessly as Clifton, 13, was changing the flat tire on the family car and was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver five years ago Wednesday…
Sheriff’s Explorers will present the colors during the Nashville Predators’ first game in the playoffs Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena. Proudly ‘standing’ with the Preds will be, from left, Capt. Malia Xanachack, Cpl. Laeken Adams, Cpl. Patrick Burns and Sgt. Hannah Gregory.
Identity of an armed robber accused of injuring a Dollar General store clerk Saturday is sought by a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective. The robber allegedly robbed and assaulted a clerk before 10 p.m. at the Dollar General store on Epps Mill Road, said Detective Josh Anderson. He He is described as a light-skinned black man…