Rutherford County -- July 7, 2026: The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the Rutherford Detention Center is free of bedbugs following a precautionary inspection. This action aims to immediately reassure the public, directly addressing concerns stemming from the temporary closure of the nearby Courthouse due to a possible bedbug presence.
The inspection at the Detention Center was initiated after the Courthouse recently closed temporarily because of a possible bedbug presence. This situation prompted officials to conduct a thorough check of the Detention Center as a preventative measure.
According to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, the precautionary inspection found no evidence of bedbugs within the Detention Center.