CRIME & SAFETY

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, Police are hoping to gain additional information about a theft that occurred late last month (08/28/23) in the Target store. Detectives are seeking the name of the woman who was caught on camera, as she is reported to be the main suspect in the case. According to information released by authorities, the culprit is believed to have left the area in a silver colored 4-door sedan.

Two incidents occurred in La Vergne, Tennessee this week. The first incident involved the appointment of a new police chief, Christopher Moews, who plans to prioritize leadership and accountability within the police department. The second incident was a house fire on Moss Road that resulted in the death of two pets. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

This week in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include the discovery of three wanted suspects during a routine traffic stop, the arrest of a former police officer for official misconduct, a bill sent to a church for overtime hours worked by sheriff deputies, a search for a speeding driver who caused an electrical fire, and a couple being bitten by bed bugs at a local movie theater.

A decorated former Mt. Juliet detective known for putting away drug kingpins and murderers is now facing felony charges himself. Frank Deriggi talks about the case against him.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - When you hear stories about road rage incidents involving one motorist harming another over a petty traffic infraction, your first thought may lead you to believe the suspect likely had a criminal past, but that’s not always the case…. That was Rutherford County Sheriff's Sgt....

A grieving family is trying to turn despair into hope while also honoring a loved one who lost her life in Murfreesboro more than seven months ago.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Three Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies who saved a man from his burning house received medals Thursday from the Stones River Chapter of the Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution. SAR presented the Heroism Commendation and Medal to Patrol Deputy Steve Hill and the Life...

The Brentwood Police Department (BPD) was established in 1971 with four officers. It has since grown into a significant law enforcement agency in Tennessee. Today, it has over 60 officers and operates from a $29 million headquarters. The department offers competitive salaries, ranking among the top-paying law enforcement agencies in the state. New recruits earn $58,873 annually, with pay increasing to $63,075 for certified officers. They also receive 5% raises after their first and second years, with additional allowances and incentives for degree holders.

Here’s a look at the top stories from September 19, 2023. 1Man Caught on Camera Stealing Trailer in Christiana. A security system captured a man removing a 6-foot utility trailer and driving away Sunday from a Shelbyville Highway home near C&E Market in Christiana, according to Detective David Ashburn. Read more.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The body of a construction worker who apparently jumped into the Cumberland River on Monday afternoon to cool off was recovered, the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The sheriff’s office said the worker was working at a home construction site on Misty Lake Drive when...

Wilson County and Mt. Juliet have each sent Global Vision Bible Church and Pastor Greg Locke separate bills that total about $18,000 for officers who worked overtime to manage traffic and crowds of pedestrians at their Labor Day weekend conference. Locke, a controversial right-wing pastor, estimated 8,000 people attended the National Deliverance Training Conference that took place Sept. 2-4 at Global Vision. The church holds services in a large tent off Old Lebanon Dirt Road in west...

September 23, 2023 – A missing person BOLO has been reissued for 17-year-old Ruger James Taylor. He was last seen in the S. Church Street/Indian Park area of Murfreesboro. He is listed in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as missing. If you know where Taylor can be located,...

MOUNT JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - A Tennessee man said he went to the movies with his wife, and they woke up with dozens of bedbug bites the next morning. Michal Steplowski said Regal Cinemas refused to cover their losses. It was a Monday night in May when Steplowski and...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A tow truck driver trying to repossess a car was arrested after police said he trespassed on private property. Darren Ault, 27, was charged with a misdemeanor trespassing citation. Ault works for United Auto Recovery at 3030 Murfreesboro Pike, according to the Berry Hill Police Department citation. Police said Ault was seen on camera trespassing on private property.

A family that suffered a tragic loss is channeling their grief into helping others. Following the murder of 25-year-old Rebecca 'Becca' Stockton, allegedly by her boyfriend, the Stockton family has initiated a charity concert called 'Blessings from Becca'. They want to continue Becca's legacy of charity and compassion.

On September 12, Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s Station 1 in Maryland Farms witnessed a significant event. Rose Aldrich, Robyn Thorpe, and May Massie formed the first all-female engine company in the department's 37-year history. Aldrich is a driver, Thorpe and Massie are firefighters, with Massie also being a paramedic. Thorpe expressed a mix of excitement and nervousness about working with a new crew, but showed confidence in their abilities.

In Wilson County, a noteworthy event has prompted discussion. A Sheriff's Office employee received an unexpected greeting to his new neighborhood via a letter from a young local. The letter stated, 'Dear new neighbor, welcome to our neighborhood. We are happy to have a sheriff among us. We hope you find it enjoyable here.'

The Rutherford County School board is sending a letter to state lawmakers asking them to require substitute teachers to be required to have lockdown training.

At 15:42 on the 19th of September, 2023, an urgent appeal was made by Communications Director Josh DeVine of Tennessee, Tennessee. An ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT has been triggered for Hudson Ingram, a 1-year-old boy who has gone missing from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is described as being 3 feet tall and weighing 30 pounds with brown hair and eyes.

NOLENSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Parents are calling for safety upgrades to Rocky Fork Road in Nolensville after a child is hit by a car on the way to school. The Nolensville town manager says the town saw two incidents this school year. One, where a driver narrowly missed a child, and another where a driver hit a child crossing the street on his bike.