Smyrna Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying an individual who used a fraudulent prescription. On February 9, 2020, the suspect pictured went to Walgreen’s Pharmacy, located at 806 Nissan Drive in Smyrna. The suspect used a fraudulent prescription to obtain narcotics. Anyone with information concerning the suspect is asked to contact Detective Christopher…
Based on the decision of the World Health Organization to declare the spread of COVID-19 a global pandemic, the declaration of a state of emergency for Tennessee by Governor Bill Lee, and the declaration of a national emergency by President Trump, the Town of Smyrna will suspend special events and activities. “The safety of our…
On the heels of the news breaking that Rutherford County received its first confirmed case of COVID-19, Mayor Bill Ketron called County officials together Friday afternoon to update the County’s “Plan of Action.” “While we do not want to put our employees or the general public into panic mode, we do recognize the seriousness of…
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in collaboration with Rutherford County and City of Murfreesboro governments, are hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste Collections (HHW) on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Items can be taken to the City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department located at 4765 Florence Road, Murfreesboro anytime between 8:00 a.m. –…
Eight fewer people lost their lives in traffic crashes from 2018-2019 in Rutherford County. Officers from the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force believe their enforcement and safety efforts contributing to more lives saved during the past year since it began in March 2019. Tennessee Highway Patrol Lt. Jon Officer said the task force formed…
Registration is underway for the Town of Smyrna’s Annual Top Gun Night Run 6k benefitting the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial. The 2020 Top Gun Night Run will be held Friday, May 29, 8:00 p.m., at Lee Victory Recreation Park. The 3.7 mile course includes the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport, Smyrna Municipal Golf Course, and the…
Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is asking for assistance in identifying two individuals involved in an aggravated robbery. On Saturday, March 7, 2020, at approximately 2:00 a.m., two armed suspects entered the BP gas station located at 251 North Lowry Street. The two store clerks were held at gunpoint, while one of the suspects took an…
Local law enforcement leadership endorses the #9pmroutine campaign to educate citizens and help prevent burglary. Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh, Smyrna Police Chief Kevin Arnold, Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen, and La Vergne Police Chief Mike Walker joined forces to film a Public Service Announcement educating citizens about crimes of opportunity and simple steps to…
Rutherford County Stormwater, City of Murfreesboro, and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) are gearing up for the 12th Annual “FREE Trees for Streams” event which places free trees in the hands of property owners near streams. On Monday, March 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Salem Creek Church of Christ (2525 Salem Creek…
Four individuals are behind bars after being arrested for murder. On February 29, 2020, Smyrna Police Department (SPD) personnel were dispatched to 7021 Bridgewater Drive and discovered two deceased individuals. Investigators determined the deaths were a double homicide. Three juveniles and one adult, Chazz Eckford (age 19), were arrested and charged with First Degree Murder,…