Envy may have led to slaying for which MPD officer is accused, family says
Jealousy might have been the motive in a slaying for which Memphis Police officer Patric Ferguson is accused, according to the brother of the victim.
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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May 2024
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Public Safety
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July 2023
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City of Memphis Former MPD officer indicted in kidnap, killing of man while on duty
Former MPD officer indicted on murder charges after he allegedly killed a man while on duty.
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May 2023
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Metro MPD lieutenant indicted on rape charges involving teen girl
A Memphis police lieutenant was indicted on rape and sexual battery charges involving a 15-year-old girl.
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March 2022
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Public Safety Memphis attorney pleads guilty to federal conspiracy charge
Memphis attorney Aaron Neglia pleaded guilty in conspiracy with former Shelby County Assistant District Attorney Glenda Adams to violate the Travel Act, according to court records.
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Public Safety Young Dolph shot 22 times, according to autopsy
Autopsy results show Memphis rapper Young Dolph was shot dozens of times Nov. 17, 2021, as he bought cookies at his favorite bakery.
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Public Safety Youth Villages launches $60 million gun violence reduction initiative
Memphis Allies, a gun violence reduction initiative, has launched through Youth Villages and hopes to reach 2,000 youth and adults over the next four years to get them out of the life of gun violence. The $60 million initiative has launched first in the Raleigh-Frayser area.
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Public Safety Trial for man accused of killing Lorenzen Wright set to begin Monday
The trial of Billy Ray Turner, accused in connection with the fatal shooting death of former NBA star Lorenzen Wright, is slated to begin Monday, March 14.
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Shelby CountyFormer Shelby County Sheriff Gene Barksdale dies at 99
Barksdale served as sheriff from 1976 to 1986.
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Public Safety Advocates request racial equity audit of Shelby County DA
Legal and community advocates request that Shelby County commissioners hire an independent auditor to conduct a racial equity audit into Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich and her office.
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Public Safety Newborn found dead on side of roadway as police search for answers
Memphis police said a newborn was found dead on the side of Raleigh-LaGrange Road Sunday. They are searching for information about who left the child along the roadway.
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Public Safety Woman arrested in death of Rhodes College student
A second person has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Drew Rainer, a Rhodes College student who was killed last year during a home invasion robbery.
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Shelby County Governor unveils plan for added law enforcement in Shelby County
A day after announcing the addition of 20 state troopers to patrol the interstates in Memphis, Gov. Bill Lee Thursday, March 3, reiterated his commitment to invest in law enforcement to make the city safe.
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State Government Strickland pushes bill to give violent offenders longer sentences
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and law enforcement leaders are advocating for a state bill that would eliminate parole for people convicted of specific felony offenses, such as attempted murder.
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Public Safety Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk to hold 15th expungement clinic
Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn is holding her 15th expungement clinic for those seeking to clear their criminal records. The clinic will be March 5 at First Baptist Church Broad.
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City of Memphis U of M law professors file brief in voting rights restoration case
Only nine states in the nation require former felons to pay off fines, fees or court costs before being allowed to vote again. Tennessee is one of them.
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Public Safety Democrats call for unity to defeat incumbent DA
Two of the three Democratic candidates running for Shelby County District Attorney came together Monday to call for unity and a change to the criminal justice system by defeating current District Attorney Amy Weirich.
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February 2022
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Public Safety Judge orders new trial for local activist
A judge Friday ordered a new trial for activist Pamela Moses after she was convicted for illegally attempting to register to vote. A new trial date has not been set.
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Public Safety Man charged in Rhodes student’s death back in court next month
Rainess Holmes made a court appearance on Friday, Feb. 25.
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Metro Sentencing hearing date reset for former state senator
The sentencing hearing was originally set for Thursday, March 3.
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Public Safety Former Shelby County prosecutor pleads guilty to conspiracy
Glenda Adams faces up to five years in prison.
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Public Safety County mayor, juvenile court propose increasing youth counselors at precincts
“If we can expand this liaison partnership into other precincts, we can expand that work and keep children from coming into the juvenile court system,” Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael said.
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Public Safety Man indicted in fatal shooting of Rhodes College student
Rainess Holmes has been indicted in fatal shooting of Andrew ‘Drew’ Rainer, a Rhodes College student who was shot and killed last year in a home invasion robbery.
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City of Memphis As traffic fatalities rise in Memphis, police enforce crackdown
“We see a lot of bad things happening on the roadways nowadays from excessive speeding to people texting and driving or either distracted on their phones.”
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Public Safety Man charged in slaying of Phil Trenary competent to stand trial
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Chris Craft issued the ruling after hearing testimony from psychologists.
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Transportation & Logistics Fatal accident Friday at FedEx hub
A woman working in the hub at FedEx was killed early Friday morning, according to the Memphis Police Department.
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