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Shelby County director indicted on a dozen felony charges

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 28, 2025 9:10 AM CT | Published: August 27, 2025 8:12 PM CT

A former prisoner who was chosen to lead the Shelby County Office of Reentry is behind bars again, charged with 12 felony counts.

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DeAndre Brown Shelby County Office of Reentry prison re-entry theft

Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.

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