Crime Commission unveils new five-year plan to fight crime
The Safe Community Action Plan is aiming for a reduction in violent crime and property crime over the next five years.
Yolanda Jones
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Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
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February 2022
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Public SafetyArrest warrant issued for third suspect in Young Dolph slaying
A third man accused in connection with Young Dolph’s death has been released from an Indiana jail, and local authorities have issued an arrest warrant for him.
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Public SafetyTN Court of Appeals confirms Shelby County judge
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge John Campbell has been confirmed to the state Court of Appeals. He was up for re-election to criminal court his year, but his seat will remain vacant until after the county general election.
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South Memphis Better Community Summit to address violent crime
The summit is one of five community summits Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Murphy, the Memphis Police Department and community leaders are taking part in to reduce violent crime in the city.
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Public Safety Local activist sentenced to six years for illegally registering to vote
Pamela Moses, a Memphis activist, was sentenced to six years for illegally trying to vote. Her attorney says they plan to ask for a new trial.
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Public Safety Young Dolph, violent crime discussed at town hall meet: ‘We need to do more’
“Some people were frustrated that we made so much progress in the Dolph case, but we would not have made that level of progress if we did not have the input and support of our community. Our community needs to step up and provide information and tips every time we have a violent crime.”
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January 2022
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Public Safety Pervis Payne could be eligible for parole in five years
Former death row inmate Pervis Payne may be eligible for parole in five years after a judge ruled on his sentencing.
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Public Safety Crime Crisis: 2021 statistics point to violent trend
Violent crime was up 2% in Memphis last year as homicides hit a record 346, an increase of 14 over the 2020, which had also set a record for slayings.
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Public SafetyMan shot and killed by Shelby County SWAT officer
A 20-year-old Memphis man was shot and killed by a SCSO SWAT officer during a standoff and chase in Cordova, Wednesday, Jan. 26. John Hunt died on the scene.
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Public Safety On-duty Memphis police officer, driver killed in crash
MPD officer and another driver were killed in a crash on Shelby Drive and Pleasant Hill early Thursday morning.
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Public Safety Reward increased to $5,000 for information in fatal Rhodes College shooting
The family of Drew Rainer, a Rhodes College student shot and killed in a home invasion robbery last year, has added money to the reward in case.
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Metro Police investigating East Memphis train fatality
One person was killed after being hit by train on Poplar Avenue Thursday.
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Public Safety Three injured in shooting outside East Memphis shopping center
A juvenile was among those wounded outside the Balmoral Shopping Center on Wednesday.
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Public Safety Young Dolph murder suspects have until next week to find lawyers
Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith made their first court appearance Wednesday, Jan. 19.
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Public Safety Third person arrested in connection with Young Dolph slaying
A total of three people have now been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, authorities said Wednesday, Jan. 12.
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Public Safety Sentencing hearing for Katrina Robinson set for March 3
Judge sets sentencing hearing for March 3 in state Sen. Katrina Robinson’s fraud case.
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City of MemphisYoung Dolph shooting suspects arrested
Justin Johnson had posted on social media that he planned to surrender locally on Monday, Jan. 10, but did not. He was arrested in Indiana, and a second suspect, Cornelius Smith, was arrested in Southaven.
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Public Safety Memphis police chief’s gun stolen in car break-in
Police Chief C.J. Davis reported a duty weapon assigned to her was stolen from a vehicle parked outside a Cordova business.
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Public Safety Suspects in Phil Trenary homicide back in court Feb. 18
Both defendants in the homicide have remained in jail without bond since their 2018 arrests.
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Memphis' Crime Crisis
Spirit of MemphisShooting survivor, musician is ‘playing for peace’
Pianist who survived being shot five times holds recitals in hopes of inspiring people to see something positive beyond the violence in the city.
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City of Memphis Robinson acquitted on two charges but judge denies acquittal, new trial on two other charges
A federal judge granted an acquittal on two wire fraud charges against state Sen. Katrina Robinson but denied acquittal or a new trial on two remaining counts of wire fraud.
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Public Safety Authorities offer $15K reward for suspect in Young Dolph slaying
Authorities issued a warrant for a man they say is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Young Dolph. A $15,000 reward has been offered by police agencies for information on the whereabouts of Justin Johnson.
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Public Safety Jury trials suspended in Shelby County as COVID cases spike
Jury trials in Shelby County Criminal Court are suspended through Jan. 28 as COVID cases increase locally.
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December 2021
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Memphis' Crime Crisis
Public SafetyEnduring without justice: Families of homicide victims struggle with loss
Families deal with grief as homicides of loved ones have not been solved.
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Public SafetyTwo men killed in police shooting on Interstate 55
The shooting comes a day after a Memphis police officer fatally shot a woman on South Third Street.
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