SPD could use your help

BURGLARY SUSPECT - NEED IDENTITIY
On January 24th, this person burglarized Blue Coast Burrito at approximately 4:48 am. The suspect left on foot and was caught on video as he passed the Asuka restaurant and Publix grocery store. The suspect is believed to be a white male. We realize the image quality is poor but we hope a delivery driver or anyone else may have seen this person leaving the area. Anyone with information is requested to contact Detective Allan Nabours at (615) 267-5434. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Event reminder

Don't forget this event in a week or so. Make plans if it is something you feel is needed.

Job opening in Smyrna

The Sam Davis home is looking for a part time employee.

WE ARE HIRING!
We are looking for a fun, motivated individual who is willing to work part-time as a Site Interpreter as well as work in the Visitor Center! Email resume to director@samdavishome.org

Make plans.

Please help the SPD

FORGERY SUSPECT

On January 9th this person purchased a $1,000.00 money order using a stolen credit card number. Anyone who may recognize him is asked to contact Detective Allan Nabours with the Smyrna Police Department at (615) 267-5434.

An item of interest for our readers

This will likely not make some local parents in Smyrna happy.

Rutherford County Schools officials said Jessica Holland, a former Eagleville School elementary teacher who was charged with stealing the prescription drug Adderall from one of her students, has returned to the classroom at a different Rutherford County school: Stewartsboro Elementary in Smyrna.

Assisting the SPD

The Smyrna Police Department would like you to help find these individuals

The two females have been committing fraud at several Wal-Mart stores by using counterfeit coupons for various items. They have been driving a light colored GMC Acadia with a dual sunroof. The vehicle shown is not the actual vehicle but one that is similar. Anybody with information on the identity or location of these subjects should contact Detective Marcy Gossett at Smyrna Police Department, 615-267-5002.

Well this sucks

Looks like a company is moving from Smyrna and will now be using a third party vendor in Chattanooga.

Sixty-four people will lose their jobs this spring, as Carrier Corporation announced plans to idle its Smyrna distribution and warehouse facility. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning company will shift the operations that had been handled in Rutherford County to a third-party vendor in Chattanooga, a corporate spokeswoman told The Tennessean

 There is a political issue with this company, so please let us stay friendly on this site.

Looking for a good cause to help?

Smyrna Heart of Grace
We need volunteers!
We have a group devoted to our volunteer needs, since we have so many things going on at different places and schools all the time. If you would like to be notified when things come up that we need help with, go join!  (this is a closed group page and you will need a facebook account to join)

This is just one example of what they do.

Just made Weekend food bags for atlas students to take home on Fridays... this will only last us about 2 1/2- 3 weeks!

Event for inventors

This is a very interesting event next month

Do you think you’re an inventor? No matter your age, come out to the Smyrna Assembly Hall on February 11th for a chance to win a prize for the best invention. Judges will be looking for creativity, supply/demand, and applicability. The public is invited to come see and meet the inventors! LINK

Family fun for those interested.

Come to the Smyrna branch and enjoy time with friends and family while playing board games and the Wii U.

PAWS

Meet our featured #Adoptathon dog, Cooper! Cooper (A165113) is a handsome Labrador Retriever who is about 1 year and a half years old. He was surrendered over a month ago due to him being too big for his previous home. Cooper is a favorite of the staff and volunteers at PAWS, because he is so smart, affectionate with dogs of all sizes and sex, and is especially affectionate with people. He really likes attention and to play with other dogs!

The best thing about Cooper is that he comes with a FREE microchip, is already neutered, up-to-date on all vaccinations and is only a $20 adoption fee now until Sunday! Is he your #furevercompanion ? Contact PAWS at 615-898-7740 or message us on Facebook for more info. PAWS is open now until 6 p.m., until 5:30 p.m. for adoptions.

View his vid: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPLYiQ7hcU7/

Meet our featured #Adoptathon dog, Cooper! Cooper (A165113) is a handsome Labrador Retriever who is about 1 year and a half years old. He was surrendered over a month ago due to him being too big for his previous home. Cooper is a favorite of the staff and volunteers at PAWS, because he is so smart, affectionate with dogs of all sizes and sex, and is especially affectionate with people. He really likes attention and to play with other dogs!

The best thing about Cooper is that he comes with a FREE microchip, is already neutered, up-to-date on all vaccinations and is only a $20 adoption fee now until Sunday! Is he your #furevercompanion ? Contact PAWS at 615-898-7740 or message us on Facebook for more info. PAWS is open now until 6 p.m., until 5:30 p.m. for adoptions.

View his vid: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPLYiQ7hcU7/

Meet our featured #Adoptathon dog, Cooper! Cooper (A165113) is a handsome
Labrador Retriever who is about 1 year and a half years old. He was surrendered over a month ago due to him being too big for his previous home. Cooper is a favorite of the staff and volunteers at PAWS, because he is so smart, affectionate with dogs of all sizes and sex, and is especially affectionate with people. He really likes attention and to play with other dogs!

The best thing about Cooper is that he comes with a FREE microchip, is already neutered, up-to-date on all vaccinations and is only a $20 adoption fee now until Sunday! Is he your #furevercompanion ? Contact PAWS at 615-898-7740 or message us on Facebook for more info. PAWS is open now until 6 p.m., until 5:30 p.m. for adoptions.

View his vid: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPLYiQ7hcU7/

Reading is fun

For those interested in good books

The Smyrna Public Library Walter King Hoover Winter Reading Program starts January 20th! Be sure to sign up! There are some wonderful prizes again this year as you can see in the display cases. If you don't sign up and you don't read 6 books and turn in 6 forms as directed in the rules, you won't be eligible to win! BUMMER! Now don't let that happen to you! Join the fun!

Registration required, so plan early.

Help the SPD

On January 10, 2017 at approximately 2:32 PM a white female wearing all black clothing, a black scarf over her head and face, and sunglasses walked into the Rite Aid Pharmacy located at 233 N. Lowry Street in Smyrna. The female brandished a semi-auto firearm and demanded drugs from one of the pharmacy techs. Witnesses state the female had dirty blonde hair. Anyone who may have been in the area of this pharmacy around this time and may have seen this female or may know who she might be is asked to contact Detective Allan Nabours with the Smyrna Police Department at Phone number (615) 267-5434.

Request from the SPD

Morris Nickels was arrested for a charge of Rape of a Child. The victim was a foster child. He has been a foster parent for several years and for several children and if you know any information of any other victims or information contact Detective Krieb 615-267-5148

Local event for teens

For the teens in your life.

Come join us at the Smyrna Public Library as we play games, watch movies, or make crafts. Ages 10 to 18.

Saturday, January 14 at 2 PM - 4 PM

Local tax assistance for those that qualify.

Our local library is one of the sites for VITA tax services for those that qualify.

Beginning January 28, 2017, immediately following National Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day, the VITA sites at Patterson Park Community Center and the Smyrna Public Library will be open to individuals and families with a household income less than $64,000 annually.

Love me.

Our PAWS of Rutherford County, TN Pet of the Week is Marley! View all adoptable pets at paws.rutherfordcountytn.gov.

That is one darn majestic looking cat.

More love please!!!!

The snow has passed, and cuties are awaiting forever homes at the #PAWS shelter. Join us for a New Year celebration! Start 2017 with a new #furevercompanion! All pets are spayed or neutered and up-to-date on all vaccinations. Visit www.Paws.rutherfordcountytn.gov to see all available, adoptable pets. Adorable new pics to be updated tomorrow. (:

LEGO COMPETITION!!

I said "LEGO COMPETITION!!"

Hello everyone! Smyrna Library and Smyrna Parks & Rec. have partnered to create a LEGO COMPETITION!!
This competition will be on March 16th, 2017 from 4:00pm to 7:30pm. Teams will have 2 hours to build and then they will present their creations to a panel of judges. Please call Smyrna Library to register. You MUST register as a team. Only 5 teams may register for this competition.
Please call Smyrna Library if you have any questions!

Bad news people

More fun for you

Lego fun this coming Saturday at the Smyrna Public Library

LEGO fans looking for some warm fun? Come join us at the main branch for LEGO Junior Maker. This Saturday 1/7/17 @ 10:00 am running until 11:00 am. Free event for ages 4-12. We will have a themed LEGO challenge build. We hope to see you Saturday!

Sign up soon

Sports!

Smyrna Girls Softball 

Don't forget about Soccer

Fast Pitch

Baseball

Adult Softball

Help the SPD

On January 2, 2017 this female went to the Walmart in Smyrna and made purchases using a stolen credit/debit card. In addition the female went to Essex Bargain Hunt in Smyrna and used the same stolen credit card to make another purchase. This female was driving the black SUV shown below. Anyone with information as to the identity of this female is asked to contact Detective Allan Nabours with the Smyrna Police Department at (615) 267-5434.

Be on the lookout

Here is some information from the SPD.

ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS - NEED TO IDENTIFY/LOCATE
On Jan, 3, 2017 at approximately 12:30 am, two males entered the Hilton Garden Inn and used a foldings style, box-cutter knife to rob the clerk. The clerk was bound with duct tape before the suspects left in a dark colored sedan.
The suspect armed with the knife is believed to be in his 40’s, approximately 5’6” tall, with brown/grey hair.
The other suspect is described as being approximately 6’3” tall with a brown goatee and wearing a black ball cap. He was described as being in his 20’s or 30’s. This subject initially was unmasked but pulled some sort of white cloth over his face during the robbery.
Anyone with information is requested to contact Detective Jason Anderson at 615-267-5433. Please see our following post for video of this incident.

A video of the event can be seen here.

A local event for dog owners

Event will be cancelled if it rains.

Event will be cancelled if it rains.

Assist the SPD

HELP US LOCATE/IDENTIFY THIS ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT
On 1/1/17 at approximately 0415, the Mapco at 1883 Almaville Rd, was robbed at gunpoint by a thin black male described to be in his late 30’s or early 40’s. The suspect was wearing blue jeans, a black shirt and a fur lined hat with ear flaps. The suspect waited until the cash register was open and produced a small black handgun and attempted to grab cash from the drawer. A second suspect waited in the parking lot and was driving what was described as a green compact truck, possibly a mid 90’s Chevy S-10. The vehicle was last seen entering east bound I-24.
At approximately 0440, individuals believed to be the same suspects robbed the A+ Exxon at 1209 Fortress Dr. in Murfreesboro. A suspect matching the description of the one in Smyrna again produced a gun and attempted to grab cash from the register. He did exit the store with stolen beer. In this crime, the suspect was accompanied by another black male described as being “heavy set”. Both men left in what is described as a green Chevy S-10.
If anyone has information on this crime or can identify the suspects, please contact Smyrna PD at 615.459.6644.
Please see the attached photos of the suspect in Smyrna. Anyone with information is requested to contact the detective below.
Detective Jason Anderson
Desk- 615.267.5433
jason.anderson@townofsmyrna.org