Murfreesboro Police Department
Coverage of Murfreesboro Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- TN man threatens to sit outside home with gun because school pickup line blocked his driveway, police say
A 70-year-old man named James Wideman was accused of threatening to sit in his driveway with a gun after becoming frustrated that parents waiting in the school pickup line blocked his driveway. After complaining to Scales Elementary School's front office, and when employees could not solve the issue, Wideman allegedly made the threat. He was subsequently arrested and charged with harassment.
- Tenn. police detective arrested after financial investigation
A Murfreesboro Police Department detective was arrested after the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation found evidence of financial misconduct. Reginal Primas was indicted on counts including Theft, Forgery, and Official Misconduct, and had been on administrative leave since January due to financial discrepancies in drug funds.
- Murfreesboro police detective accused of misusing confidential funds, other crimes, TBI says
A Murfreesboro police detective was indicted for misusing confidential department funds, falsifying documents, and improperly accessing a criminal justice database. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and state comptroller conducted the investigation, leading to charges including theft, forgery, and official misconduct.
- Police identify two men found dead in apparent murder-suicide at Murfreesboro apartment
Two men, Zachery Brown, 27, and Thomas Rollins, 32, were found dead with gunshot wounds at Saddlebrook Apartments in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Police believe Brown shot and killed Rollins before fatally shooting himself, according to their preliminary investigation.
- Murfreesboro Police hoping to add five new drone pilots following training event
The Murfreesboro Police Department added five new drone pilots following a training event organized by the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA). The department aims to have 17 certified drone pilots, requiring a 40-hour training program for all team members.
- Two men dead in apparent murder-suicide at Murfreesboro apartment complex
Two men were found shot to death at a Murfreesboro apartment complex after a shooting incident early Tuesday morning. Police confirmed one man fatally shot the other before committing suicide, and the men were identified as acquaintances. Authorities stated there is no ongoing threat to the community.
- Neighbor recalls hearing screams after two men found dead at Murfreesboro apartment complex
Two men were found dead following an overnight shooting at Saddlebrook Apartments in Murfreesboro. A neighbor reported hearing two gunshots and a woman screaming for help before police arrived. Investigators believe one man shot the other before taking his own life, with no ongoing threat to the community.
- Two people found dead in apparent murder suicide at Murfreesboro apartment complex
Two people were found dead in a double fatal shooting at Saddlebrook Apartments in Murfreesboro. The Murfreesboro Police Department reported that the shooter shot another person before taking their own life, and there is no threat to the community.
- Murfreesboro sergeant behind viral Target bodycam video shares what happened during the call
Murfreesboro police Sgt. Travis Henderson's bodycam video of him buying toys for a non-verbal autistic boy who wandered into a Target store went viral. Henderson used crisis intervention training to de-escalate the situation and credited a bystander, Target employees, and his daughter for helping reunite the boy with his mother.
- 3 teens charged in armed robbery during meet-up for online purchase in Murfreesboro
Three teens were charged with armed robbery after allegedly using firearms during a meet-up for an online clothing sale in Murfreesboro. The suspects, wearing ski masks and armed with an AR-style pistol and a handgun, stole clothing and cash before fleeing in a vehicle tracked via license plate reader technology.
- Murfreesboro officer buys nonverbal child with autism toys before returning him to family after he ran away, police say
A Murfreesboro police officer helped a nonverbal child with autism who had run away by purchasing toys for him at a Target store and reuniting him with his mother. The department highlighted the officer's compassionate and patient approach during the incident.
- Here are the rules you need to follow to set off fireworks in Murfreesboro
The Murfreesboro Police Department outlines fireworks regulations for July 3-5, including permissible hours (10 a.m.-11 p.m.), prohibited items like mortars over 1½ inches, and restrictions on usage locations. Chief Michael Bowen emphasizes safety and responsible celebration.
- Traffic delays expected after SUV, bicyclist collide in Murfreesboro
A collision between an SUV and a bicyclist occurred on S. Church Street in Murfreesboro, causing traffic delays and resulting in the bicyclist being hospitalized. The Murfreesboro Police Department reported the bicyclist failed to yield the right of way during the incident.
- Pedestrian shot on Spring Avenue in Murfreesboro
A pedestrian was shot Monday afternoon on Spring Avenue in Murfreesboro, as reported by the Murfreesboro Police Department. The incident occurred while the individual was walking down the road.
- Two teens arrested in Murfreesboro smash-and-grab gun store burglaries
Two teenagers were arrested and a third faces juvenile petitions after being linked to two smash-and-grab burglaries at Murfreesboro businesses, resulting in the theft of dozens of firearms. Investigators used automatic license plate reader technology and collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies to identify the suspects.
- ‘We are devastated’: Bar speaks out after customer dies following shooting in Murfreesboro
A 27-year-old woman, Cierra Torres, was shot and killed outside MJ’s Sports Bar and Grill in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, following a confrontation on June 13. The bar stated Torres was a regular patron and expressed devastation over her death, cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues.
- Police identify victim, arrest second suspect in fatal shooting outside Murfreesboro bar
Police in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, have arrested two suspects in a fatal shooting outside MJ’s Sports Bar and Grill. The victim, Cierra Torres, 27, was identified, and both suspects, Castella Goodman and Keosha Bassham, face first-degree murder charges. Goodman is also charged with firearm possession by a convicted felon.
- Shooting at Murfreesboro bar leaves one dead. Charges for suspect expected to be upgraded
A shooting at MJ’s Sports Bar & Grill in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, left one person dead. The suspect, arrested and jailed in Nashville, faces upgraded charges of first-degree murder, though police have not released identities of the victim or suspect.
- Armed robbery suspect tied to two Middle Tennessee heists captured after manhunt
George David Treece, a 47-year-old man from Kentucky, was captured after a 24-hour manhunt following his alleged involvement in robbing a Truist Bank and attempting to rob an Ascend Federal Credit Union in Middle Tennessee. Police from Lebanon and Murfreesboro tracked him to Jackson, Tennessee, where he crashed his truck and fled into the woods before being apprehended by authorities.
- Driver arrested after nearly hitting Murfreesboro officer, leading police on chase
A man was arrested after police reported he nearly hit an officer with his car and led them on a chase. The incident occurred in Murfreesboro, and the suspect is now in custody.
- Driver arrested after nearly hitting Murfreesboro officer
A man was arrested after police allege he nearly struck an officer with his vehicle and refused to stop following a report of a card skimmer removal at a gas station on South Church Street. The incident involved the Murfreesboro Police Department and the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, with the suspect taken into custody near Interstate 840 and Burnt Knob Road.
- Third suspect arrested in shooting that sent bullets into Murfreesboro home, narrowly missing family
A third suspect, Rodneisha Patton, was arrested in connection with a shooting on Rushwood Drive in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where bullets narrowly missed a family inside a home. Patton faces charges of accessory after the fact and possession of a prohibited weapon. Two other suspects, LaSpecial Cantrell and Harvey Haynes, were previously arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder.