Judge Melissa Boyd temporarily stepping away from bench due to illness
A senior judge is likely to be appointed to handle the court’s docket in Boyd’s absence.
Julia Baker
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Downtown Easter-Thomas promises Greenlaw won’t be used as detention center
Memphis City Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas recaps a community meeting she cohosted alongside Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis on Tuesday. She also details a plan of action.
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City of Memphis MPD announces ‘safe summer’ plan to focus on gun and car crimes
MPD leadership is developing a “robust plan” to address the “myriad of crime issues in our neighborhoods and business corridors this summer and beyond.”
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Public Safety Man accused in Huey’s shooting indicted and back in custody
The indictment was obtained Tuesday, according to court records. Harris is indicted on charges of theft of property $10,000-$60,000 and theft of property $2,500-$10,000.
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Public Safety Mulroy: No other police officers will be charged in Tyre Nichols death
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said Tuesday that Preston Hemphill will likely not be charged in the death of Tyre Nichols.
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North Memphis MPD reverses decision on youth curfew center
”We don’t have the capacity to pick up children and take them where they need to go,” Davis said, after announcing that the Greenlaw Community Center won’t be used to hold curfew breakers.
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MPD to share Greenlaw Community Center with city parks department.
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Public Safety MPD to share Greenlaw Community Center with city parks department
The Parks and Recreation Department’s website shows that open youth and adult gyms currently operate out of the center. MPD will also run its ongoing community programming from the center.
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Public Safety U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecuting 26 people for gun crimes with ‘switches’
Switches, small steel or plastic squares that affix to a semi-automatic weapon and engage the firing pin, can make a gun capable of firing dozens of rounds of ammunition in seconds.
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Public Safety Judge pushes decision on release of more Tyre Nichols evidence
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press on March 17 filed the motion to intervene in State of Tennessee v. Haley and the other defendants in the Tyre Nichols case.
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Public Safety ADAs told not to prosecute adults under 21 for having a gun without a permit
“In Tennessee, those ages 18-20 can carry a handgun without a permit, and without fear of prosecution from the state attorney general’s office or citation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol,” reads an email to ADAs from Ernest Brooks II, associate deputy district attorney and senior policy adviser in the DA’s office.
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Public Safety Memphis police town hall addresses youth, crime, access, education
The “Critical Conversations” in-person and livestreamed town hall series is just one of three new or renewed police efforts to reach the public.
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Public Safety Memphis Police Department lieutenant accused of rape pleads guilty
He has been out on bond since Nov. 14, 2019, the day he was booked.
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Public Safety MPD to interact with the community through town halls, podcasts
The initiatives are part of an effort to address the issue of crime in Memphis and discuss solutions to move the city forward, according to a press release.
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Public Safety Memphis police narrative details Tug’s shooting incident
Memphis Police Department officers responded to an aggravated assault at the restaurant, 51 Harbor Town Square, where multiple shots had been fired, according to an incident report narrative.
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Public Safety Man accused in Huey’s shooting out of jail again
Chase Harris, who posted bail Wednesday for his alleged involvement in the Huey’s shooting and two car burglaries, was arrested Friday after being linked to an April 2 car theft.
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Public Safety DA’s office to seek pretrial detention for Huey’s shooting suspect
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office posted a tweet Friday stating they are seeking pretrial detention for a suspect in an April 30 shooting at Huey’s and multiple unrelated thefts.
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Public SafetyPublic shootings magnify Memphis crime issue
In the last three months, the Memphis area has experienced several shootings in public places, including Beale Street, Live Lounge in Whitehaven, Huey’s in East Memphis and Prive near Hickory Hill.
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Public Safety Alleged conspirator in Young Dolph killing out on bond
Hernandez Govan had a $90,000 bail set Thursday in Shelby County Criminal Court Division VII Judge Lee Coffee’s courtroom.
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Public Safety Police searching for person of interest in Shea Grauer killing
Surveillance footage shows an individual wearing a baseball cap with a dark hoodie pulled over his head, light pants and light shoes.
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Public Safety Criminal Court judge Melissa Boyd receives public reprimand
A public release of the reprimand, dated May 8, states Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge A. Melissa Boyd has solicited resources and cash donations on Facebook to benefit a school.
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Public Safety Bail set at $90K for alleged conspirator in Young Dolph killing
Prosecutors, defense attorneys and the victim’s family agreed on the bond for Hernandez Govan, 43.
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Public Safety MPD holds service honoring officers who died while on duty
More than 50 officers from local law enforcement agencies gathered for a memorial service Wednesday to honor the 135 officers who’ve lost their lives while serving the Mid-South.
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Public Safety Electric bikes donation aids MPD in Downtown patrols
The Excel Power Bikes, which cost $2,299 each, are outfitted with lights and sirens and travel up to 25 miles per hour. They provide visibility while also allowing officers, who are typically on foot, to get to their destination more quickly.
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East Memphis Three detained after police pursuit at Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis Police Department officers responded to a call Monday night at the hospital about two shooting victims who had arrived in a private vehicle. Shortly after, police pursued suspects who were breaking into a vehicle.
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Public Safety Website unlocks job opportunities for ex-offenders
Worktobreakthecycle.com lists employment in Shelby County government. Openings include clerical, warehousing, janitorial, air monitoring technician and dental hygienist.
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