Romel McMurry
Coverage of Romel McMurry in the Nexus archive.
- Rutherford Co. Commission candidate charged in campaign sign theft
A Rutherford County Commission District 19 candidate, Romel McMurry, was charged with misdemeanor theft after police linked him to a stolen campaign sign using an Apple AirTag and surveillance footage. McMurry admitted taking the sign and was charged with a Class A misdemeanor, with $31 in restitution. He claimed the incident was a political tactic to distract from campaign issues.
- Rutherford County commissioner candidate’s opponent charged in alleged campaign-sign theft. Here’s what we know
Romel McMurry, a Rutherford County commissioner candidate, was charged with misdemeanor theft after Murfreesboro police investigated the alleged theft of a campaign sign belonging to his opponent, Pat Clements. The sign contained an AirTag, and McMurry turned himself in before a scheduled court appearance on August 24.