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LPD INVESTIGATES CHILD ABUSE CASE, MAKES FELONY ARREST La Vergne Police detectives responded to a reported child abuse case and immediately began an investigation. Detectives interviewed the involved parties, documented the child’s injuries, and worked with the District Attorney’s Office and Department of Children’s Services as part of the investigation. Our department takes allegations of child abuse seriously, especially when a child has suffered injuries. Detectives worked quickly to document the evidence, protect the child, and ensure the investigation was thoroughly conducted. Detectives and officers, handled the investigation and evidence collection. LPD also worked with DCS, the District Attorney’s Office, La Vergne High School administration and the school’s SRO. As a result of the investigation and the injuries documented, The suspect was arrested and charged with Aggravated Child Abuse of a Vulnerable Child, a Class A felony, under TCA 39-15-402. She was transported to the Rutherford County Jail following her arrest. Thank you to our detectives, officers, the La Vergne High School administration and SRO, DCS, and the District Attorney’s Office for their cooperation and assistance throughout this investigation. Cases involving children require careful attention, teamwork, and thorough investigative work, and our officers demonstrated all three. The La Vergne Police Department will continue to take reports of child abuse seriously and work with our community partners to protect vulnerable children and hold those responsible accountable.

National Night Out is coming to La Vergne! Join the La Vergne Police Department on Thursday, October 8, from 5:30–9 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park for a free evening built around community, connection, and public safety. Meet the officers and first responders who serve La Vergne, watch live police demonstrations, connect with local organizations and community resources, and take your shot at Dunk the Chief. National Night Out brings neighbors and public safety professionals together outside of emergency situations, giving families a chance to learn more about the people, programs, and resources that help keep our community safe. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 5:30–9 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive Learn more: lavergnetn.gov/697/National-…

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What a fun night at Howl at the Moon! 🌙🏃‍♂️ I had a great time — although I’ll be hobbling around for the rest of the day! 😂 Thank you to everyone who came out to participate and to Streets, LPD, LFP & Parks & Rec for all the work that made this event possible. Great night for La Vergne!