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Crime Crisis: MPD working to expedite 911 response time
The department’s No. 1 goal, according to its assistant chief of police services, is to expedite the 911 response time.
Julia Baker
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Education U of M Public Safety Institute hires new research director
Amaia Iratzoqui specializes in “research around the gendered causes and consequences of victimization, including domestic and intimate partner violence.”
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Public SafetyThird suspect charged with murder in Eason-Williams death
A third suspect, an adult, has been arrested and charged with murder in the carjacking and slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams.
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Public SafetyViolent crime is down but auto theft is up, according to Crime Commission
Major violent crimes, like aggravated assaults, murders, rapes and robberies, are down for the first half of the year compared to the first half of 2021, according to the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission’s 2nd Quarter report released Wednesday, July 27.
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Public Safety Suspect in Eason-Williams slaying arraigned, held without bond
Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, the third suspect to be arrested and charged with murder in the death of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams, has been charged with first-degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, employing a firearm with intent to commit a felony and facilitation to first-degree murder.
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Shelby County Lee Harris announces Council on Gun Safety members
The conception of the council was inspired by an increase in gun-related crimes that is likely due to the relaxing of gun laws in Tennessee, such as 2014 legislation that allows people to keep guns in cars without permits.
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August 2022
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Public Safety Just City report says more juvenile justice reform is needed
Just City requested the help from Joshua Perry, former Executive Director of the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights, to conduct research. The current district attorney and juvenile court judge both question the timing of the report, however.
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Public Safety Three suspects in slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams appear in court
Miguel Andrade and Brayan Carrillo, both 15, and Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, have been charged with first-degree murder.
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Public Safety Interim district superintendent to fill Rev. Autura Eason-Williams role
Rev. David Weatherly is the district superintendent for the Mississippi River District and will oversee both districts until the conference makes a permanent decision regarding future leadership.
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Shelby County Steve Mulroy defeats Amy Weirich in District Attorney race
Democrat Steve Mulroy declared victory over incumbent Republican Amy Weirich late Thursday evening in the race for Shelby County District Attorney, but Weirich had not conceded defeat.
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Public Safety Shelby County juvenile charges spike in first half of 2022
From January to June this year, there were 483 charges against violent juvenile offenders, compared to 298 in the first half last year.
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Public Safety Most charges dropped against man who threatened mass shooting Downtown
All but one charge against a man who threatened to shoot people leaving a FedExForum concert last month were dropped during a Monday appearance.
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Metro One firefighter dead, others injured in traffic crash
While responding to a fire, a fire truck collided with a civilian vehicle at the intersection of E.H. Crump and Danny Thomas, killing one firefighter.
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Metro MLGW line worker dies in accident on the job
He is the 37th employee of MLGW to die on the job since 1941.
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Public Safety Juvenile suspected in Phil Trenary slaying charged in separate shooting
The then-16-year-old girl who had charges dropped against her in the slaying of Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Phil Trenary has now been charged with attempted first degree-murder.
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Public SafetyMPD, Highway Patrol to deploy additional officers to curb speeding
By the end of the year, the Memphis Police Department hopes to add 10 officers to its traffic division, and the highway patrol plans to put 20 officers on Shelby County interstates.
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Public Safety Mental health evaluation ordered for suspect in Eason-Williams slaying
Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, was one of three suspects charged in the carjacking that led to Rev. Autura Eason-Williams’ death.
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Education Three Cummings Elementary employees injured in ceiling collapse
Three faculty members were transported to the hospital, but no students were injured. The school closed for the day and children were taken to Metropolitan Baptist Church.
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Public SafetySix shooting victims found seeking treatment at Methodist North Hospital
Two juvenile victims were transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
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Public SafetyCommunity leaders urge action on gun violence after high-profile murders
Neighborhood leaders got together during a press conference Tuesday, Aug. 16, to respond to the recent slaying of Yvonne Nelson, a community leader who led the Whitehaven Development Corporation and wrote community news for years.
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Elections The ultimate guide to the judicial races on the August ballot
Here is The Daily Memphian’s guide to who is who in the 31 contested judicial races, including endorsements and polling by the city’s two bar associations.
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Public SafetyMPD could soon monitor business surveillance systems
If a crime occurs at a business, investigators would be able to download surveillance footage directly from the business instead of having to request it — something that can take hours, MPD says.
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Public Safety Warrant issued for suspect in Yvonne Nelson slaying
Nelson, a Whitehaven advocate, was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 13, in Raleigh.
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Public Safety Woman accused in Yvonne Nelson death arrested
A warrant was issued for Tifanee Wright by the Memphis Police Department Aug. 16. She was wanted for second-degree murder in connection with Nelson’s death.
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Shelby County Mulroy begins recruitment process for DA’s office
Mulroy is looking to fill 12 vacancies in the District Attorney’s office as he expects some employees and prosecutors to leave, including a few resignations that had already been planned.
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