Teen arrested after Murfreesboro robbery with the help of license plate reader cameras
Technology and quick police work led to the arrest of a teenager after a robbery in Murfreesboro.
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Two teens arrested after AI-generated explicit deepfakes shared at Tenn. high school
A disturbing case of AI and sexually explicit deepfakes in a high school. This is about the alleged distribution of these images at Cookeville High School ... and two teens have been arrested. WATCH: Two teens arrested after AI-generated explicit deepfakes shared at Tenn. high sc...
Murfreesboro teen arrested for strong-armed robbery, allegedly hitting victim with his car
A 17-year-old has been arrested after allegedly conducting a strong-armed robbery in Murfreesboro over the weekend. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A 17-year-old has been arrested after allegedly conducting a strong-armed robbery in Murfreesboro over the weekend. Murfreesboro police...
‘Not the way to build trust.’ First day of controversial Ariza Bellevue work sparks outrage over lane closure, with one neighbor reporting emergency delays
What This Story Is About Construction tied to the controversial Ariza Bellevue apartment project began Monday, temporarily reducing Coley Davis Road to one lane and prompting questions about whether the work complies with the project’s Metro Council-approved traffic requirements....
Mental evaluation delays court proceedings for semi-truck driver accused of crashing into grocery store in Nashville
What This Story Is About Kristofer Scruggs’ Monday court appearance was rescheduled as he undergoes a mental evaluation, according to the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office. Why It Matters Scruggs is accused of intentionally driving a semi-truck into the Aldi on Gallatin ...
Woman arrested after running from crash scene, leaving child behind in car, deputies say
CLARKSBURG, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) — A woman in West Virginia is accused of crashing her vehicle while impaired, running away and leaving a child behind in the car. Sydni Healy, 31, is charged with child neglect creating a substantial risk of injury or death, according to the Ha...
‘THC-infused candy wrappers’ were found at school after 10 students were hospitalized
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) — Ten students hospitalized Monday morning after a building was evacuated at a Kentucky high school due to an “environmental concern” may have eaten “THC-infused candy,” district leaders later said. Emergency crews were called to Pleasure R...
Stray bullets hit school bus during deadly shooting, no students hurt
KANSAS CITY, Kan. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A man is dead, and a school bus carrying students was hit by stray gunfire Monday morning in Kansas City, Kansas, police said. Officers were called around 6:39 a.m. to North 18th Street and Longwood Avenue after receiving reports of a shooti...
Teen arrested after alleged jewelry sale turns into robbery in Murfreesboro
A 17-year-old was arrested over the weekend after police said an arranged jewelry sale turned into a robbery in Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro police said officers responded to the 1600 block of Center Pointe Drive around 8:17 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. According to police, the victim ...
Malnourished dogs with 104-degree body temps, near death, rescued during Heat Advisory in Nashville, police say
What This Story Is About Two dogs were found at the brink of death over the weekend after being left outside in dangerously intense heat, according to police. Why It Matters Dangerous record-breaking heat was recorded across the Midstate over the last several days as Tennessee en...
Restaurant owner accused of following couple who reportedly did not pay bill, pointing gun at them
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ( WGGB/WSHM /Gray News) – A Massachusetts restaurateur is facing charges after allegedly stealing a cellphone and pointing a gun at a group of people. Springfield police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said officers were called to the area of Dwight Street and Harrison...
Former MTSU athlete dead after MetroCenter crash
A former Middle Tennessee State University soccer player died following a rollover crash in Nashville's MetroCenter area late Friday night.
Individual shot in North Nashville, search for suspect underway: police
Police say one person was shot and another individual is wanted after a shooting in North Nashville Monday morning.
Residents displaced following apartment fire in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two apartments were heavily damaged by a fire in Nashville on Monday morning. The Nashville Fire Department responded to an apartment complex off Lemont Drive at about 4:30 a.m. They arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from two units on the fir...
Former MTSU women’s soccer player dies after Nashville crash
What This Story Is About Former Middle Tennessee State University women’s soccer player Savannah Stair died after a crash in Nashville, according to police and the MTSU soccer program. Why It Matters Stair was 28. MTSU Soccer said it was saddened by the loss and offered condolenc...
Dog found dead in 113-degree car during Heat Advisory in Nashville, woman arrested
What This Story Is About A woman was arrested Sunday after her dog was found dead in her car amid a Heat Advisory in Nashville. Why It Matters Dangerous record-breaking heat has been recorded across the Midstate over the last several days as Tennessee endured a blistering heat wa...
Two families displaced in East Nashville apartment fire
Nashville Fire Department crews were dispatched to an apartment fire Monday morning where at least two families were left displaced.
Massive fire engulfs garage in Christian County
A massive fire engulfed a garage in Christian County and temporarily caused traffic delays.
DeKalb County barn reduced to ashes in fire that sent smoke hundreds of feet into air
What This Story Is About A barn was completely leveled in an enormous fire over the weekend in DeKalb County. Why It Matters Multiple firefighters required medical attention after battling the blaze. Catch Up Family displaced following apartment fire in Nashville DOWELLTOWN, Tenn...
Gunshot victim knocked on Oak Grove apartment door for help, say police
A man was hospitalized after a shooting in the Kentucky neighborhood of Oak Grove on Sunday.
Family displaced following apartment fire in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two apartments were damaged by a fire in Nashville on Monday morning. The Nashville Fire Department responded to an apartment complex off Lemont Drive at about 4:30 a.m. They arrived to find an active fire in one of the units. Two units were damaged by a...
Christian County mobile home catches fire
A mobile home caught fire in Christian County on Sunday.
InvestigateTV+: A look at the menopause knowledge gap
( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look into the menopause knowledge gap and why so many women say their symptoms are dismissed and relief can feel out of reach. Plus, how pro football-style mental training may be improving police recruit performance under press...
Pregnant woman, unborn baby hit and killed by Jeep in crash, police say
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A pregnant woman and her unborn child died Saturday night after being hit by a Jeep in a crash. According to the Independence Police Department, a 2018 Jeep Renegade was driving down Walnut Street when the driver lost control and hit the woma...
How trooper recruits in Michigan are training like NFL players
LANSING, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) — Michigan State Police recruits are training like NFL players to give them a mental edge in high-pressure situations. At the Michigan State Police recruit school in Lansing, the training is intense. But there’s a new kind of training focused on w...
Driver who slammed semi truck into an East Nashville Aldi to appear in court Monday
What This Story Is About Kristofer Scruggs, who admitted to intentionally driving his truck into an Aldi grocery store, is appearing in court to face vandalism charges. Why It Matters The crash caused significant damage to a neighborhood grocery store. For Context Metro Nashville...
Missing 71-year-old Tennessee man found safe
What This Story Is About A 71-year-old man missing from Granville, Tenn. has been found safe. Why It Matters A Silver Alert was issued for Ricky Ward, who the TBI says has a medical condition that may make it hard for him to get home on his own. What Happens Next He was reported ...
Firefighters respond to Kentucky mobile home fire, no one injured
A mobile home in Christian County, Kentucky caught fire over the weekend, but thankfully, no one was injured.
Juvenile found shot off Bell Road in Antioch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating a shooting after a juvenile was found injured in Antioch on Sunday night. A juvenile was shot and is not providing much information as to who was involved. MNPD officers responded to 1155 Bell Road f...
2 people hurt after I-24 crash that flipped car
Two people were hurt after a crash that left a car upside down on Interstate 24 West, according to authorities.
Nashville police find juvenile shot near Home Depot
A juvenile was found with a gunshot wound near the Home Depot in Antioch, according to authorities.
Teenager shot in Antioch hospitalized, police say
A teenager was taken to a local hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound early Monday morning, Metro Nashville Police say.
Hunter shoots and kills woman after mistaking her for a deer, troopers say
ELLENDALE, Del. (Gray News) - Authorities in Delaware say a 74-year-old hunter is facing charges after he mistook a woman walking through a field for a deer and fatally shot her. Delaware State Police arrested 74-year-old Walter Moorhead on manslaughter and related charges. While...
Mt. Juliet Fire Department investigating cause of garage fire
Fire crews in Mt. Juliet are working to determine the cause of a garage fire Sunday afternoon.
Murfreesboro Police adds drones not linked to its Flock cameras after privacy concerns
Murfreesboro is adding two police drones, but they won't be connected to the city's Flock camera system, after concerns from citizens.
4-year-old child killed after gunfire hits several homes, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A 4-year-old child was killed Sunday morning after gunfire hit multiple homes in northwest Charlotte, police said. The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Sunday in a residential neighborhood on Grassy Patch Lane. Officers responded to a 911 call ...
Police investigating after woman, 2 grandchildren found dead in submerged vehicle
ROQUE BLUFFS, Maine ( WABI /Gray News) - Maine State Police are investigating after a woman and her two young grandchildren were found dead inside a submerged vehicle Sunday morning, authorities said. Authorities identified the victims as Sharon Bukulmez, 61, of Mount Desert, and...
Officials investigating cause of garage fire in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) - No injuries were reported after a home caught fire in Mt. Juliet. The Mt. Juliet Fire Department (MJFD) responded to a home on Sunday afternoon just before 4:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of Valley View Drive. When crews arrived, they found a detached garag...
Middle TN town removing Flock cameras after community feedback
What This Story Is About The mayor of Coopertown said the Coopertown Police Department would remove its four Flock license plate reader (LPR) cameras to “ease citizen’s concerns.” Why It Matters The cameras have sparked nationwide concerns over privacy and police misconduct. What...
Grandmother killed, family members injured after crash while changing tire on freeway
MESA, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — An 82-year-old grandmother is dead and three of her family members were injured after troopers said a suspected impaired driver slammed into their vehicles on an Arizona freeway. The crash happened early Wednesday morning on U.S. 60 near Higle...
Man arrested after allegedly dragging officer during Nashville pursuit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A 20-year-old man was taken into custody Saturday night after a police helicopter helped officers track him through Nashville, where he allegedly dragged an officer with a vehicle, according to an arrest affidavit. On Saturday night, just before 10:30 p....
Driver facing charges after fatal 5-vehicle chain-reaction crash on I-24 West, THP says
A man is facing charges after a fatal crash involving several vehicles on Thursday, Sept. 17 in Davidson County, according to a preliminary report from the THP. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is facing charges after a fatal crash involving several vehicles on Thursday, Sept. 17 ...
18 suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited from Haiti to US
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Mose were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday, marking the end of a drawn-out judicial process in Haiti for a killing that shocked the troubled Caribbean country. The suspects will fa...
Officer shoots suspect accused of firing into crowd of 400 juveniles at dance studio
ST. ANN, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A suspect shot into a crowd of 400 juveniles and was then shot by police outside a dance studio in Missouri on Saturday evening, authorities said. Police say they responded to a dance studio in St. Ann around 10:30 p.m. due to reports of gunfire ...
Man breaks Nashville McDonald’s employee’s arm after being asked to leave for making female worker uncomfortable
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was arrested after police say he broke an employee’s arm at a Nashville McDonald’s. According to an arrest affidavit, Metro Nashville Police first encountered Javaunn Brown at a bus stop near the 8th Ave. South McDonald’s, where he told them that h...
TN man who failed police hiring process impersonates being an officer after being pulled over for driving over 100 mph
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was arrested for allegedly impersonating a police officer after being pulled over for driving over 100 mph and swerving across lanes. According to an arrest affidavit, the man, Darin Lawrence Jr., was seen aggressively tailgating another vehicle on...
Nashville felon sentenced for firearm possession
A Nashville man was sentenced Thursday to federal prison on gun charges.
Suspect accused of firing at police during a cross-border chase
A man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly fired shots toward Portland police officers Saturday.
Missing 69-year-old man at center of Middle TN Silver Alert found safe
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said just after 6 a.m. on Sunday that Gary Keagle has been “located and is safe.” No other details have so far been provided about the circumstances surrounding the Silver Alert. EARLIER: The TBI has issued a...
DeKalb County firefighters battle 'extreme heat' during barn fire response
A barn fire in DeKalb County ended with several firefighters treated for heat exhaustion and another with a minor burn.
Brother of former Braves pitcher killed in motorcycle crash with dump truck, police say
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) – Matt Kimbrel, a former Braves minor league pitcher and the brother of ex-Atlanta closer Craig Kimbrel, was killed Saturday morning in a motorcycle crash in Huntsville. He was 36. Like his major-league sibling, he also pitched in the Braves or...
Music City Miscue gives Vanderbilt a win against North Carolina State no one saw coming
Ole Miss is boosting security for Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford as LSU’s coach, with a record police presence planned for Saturday’s rivalry game.
Missing Tennessee woman, driver arrested after high-speed pursuit crosses into Kentucky
A Tennessee woman who had been reported missing was taken into custody Saturday after she and a man fled from police.
Two arrested after cross-state police chase from Tennessee into Kentucky
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (WSMV) - Two people were arrested, one of whom is facing an attempted murder charge involving a police officer, following a chase out of Tennessee into Kentucky, according to Kentucky State Police (KSP). Around midnight on Sept. 18, KSP was notified by the Tenn...
2 face dozens of charges after dog pack attacks woman and neighbors, authorities say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Two people have been charged weeks after a dog pack attack in northwest Charlotte left several people injured in late August. Charlotte police are accusing 44-year-old Rychelle Morrow and 75-year-old Rodney Morrow of the ownership and “cruel” ...