On October 26, 2018 a male juvenile was shot in the area of Katherine Suzanne Way in Smyrna. The victim was treated at Stonecrest Medical Center and is currently in stable condition. A warrant for Aggravated Assault has been issued for James Gaines, age 18. Gaines is described as a black male, 6’ tall and…
Information is needed about the vandals who destroyed the sod and grass early Tuesday at Rock Springs Middle School at 3301 Rock Springs Road in Smyrna, a school resource officer said. Baseball coach Keith Stephenson reported the baseball field was vandalized Tuesday, said SRO Ben Baldwin. Video showed a driver drove around the gate at…
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at approximately 2:10 AM, a Nashville Police Officer was conducting a patrol check of the parking area of 2424 S. Church Street when he found 2 individuals sitting in a car. He approached and attempted to speak with them. They were uncooperative and fled the scene. As they fled the…
The Nashville Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Lieutenant Allen Cox and Sergeant Sam Smith from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. This school consists of an upper level executive leadership curriculum which focus on police management, human resources, personnel allocation and organizational behavior. Past graduates include Major David…
Gregg Hawkins’ wife, daughters and brother want justice for his murder and appealed Monday for information to solve the case three years ago Tuesday. Hawkins, 53, of Nashville was fatally shot Oct. 16, 2015 at Mona Boat Ramp on Jefferson Valley Road. He was fishing with his adult daughter, Brandi, who waited in the boat…
Two fugitives who escaped Rutherford County Adult Detention Center were captured within 35 hours Thursday near Smyrna, said Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. Dewayne Halfacre, 43, of Lynchburg and Jonathan Baxter, 28, of Smyrna were apprehended by teams of multi-agency law enforcement officers about 11:20 a.m. Thursday near U.S. Highway 41/70 South near the overhead…
Each of Rutherford County’s 47 schools has protection from highly trained, armed and experienced school resource officers. Now, there’s a sign at the entrances to ensure everyone outside the school knows it. “Attention, officer on duty,” the signs state in bold letters. “This school is protected by an armed and trained school resource officer. These…
UPDATE FROM THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Teams of law enforcement officers are diligently searching for two fugitives who escaped Wednesday from the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Dewayne Halfacre, 43, of Lynchburg and Jonathan Baxter, 28, of Nashville were being sought by teams of law enforcement officers. “It’s a very active investigation,” said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh….
Teams of local and state officers are searching for two inmates who overpowered a detention officer and escaped about 12:40 a.m. Wednesday from the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. Dewayne Lee Halfacre, 43, of Lynchburg and Jonathan Cody Baxter, 28, of Geneses Lane in Nashville, assaulted the detention officer, climbed over…
UPDATE: School Resource Officer Daniel Thomas resigned in lieu of being terminated. A Rutherford County school resource officer was charged with public intoxication Wednesday by Nashville Police. SRO Daniel Thomas is assigned to Holloway High School. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said Thomas was placed on administrative leave after the arrest. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating. Thomas…