Residents, leaders frustrated with Downtown crime
“It is really important for us to take care of our Downtown space,” said Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis. “It is the face of the rest of the city.”
Julia Baker
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Public SafetyMPD, losing 170 officers this year, ushers in 76 recruit grads
In an effort to retain and grow its number of officers, the Memphis Police Department has opened a recruitment center in Midtown and implemented retention bonuses and a new take-home vehicle program. But is it working?
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Behind The HeadlinesSteve Mulroy ready for 24-hour bail court in February
On top of advocating for bail reform, Mulroy’s office has launched a Justice Review Unit, is working on juvenile reforms, and has issued guidelines to make it more difficult for assistant district attorneys to settle nonfatal shootings.
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Public Safety Young Dolph suspects to be kept separated
Two of the co-defendants in the case are half brothers.
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Public Safety NAACP wants attempted murder charges for alleged assault at Whitehaven golf course
According to authorities, Mark Coleman said he was assaulted by Wesley Caldwell while playing golf at the Links at Whitehaven.
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Public Safety Man charged in crash that killed firetruck driver
The August crash killed firetruck driver David Pleasant and left three other firefighters injured.
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis police officers will have a ‘Blue Christmas’
The Back the Blue 901 initiative is sponsored by more than a dozen businesses and citizens.
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Public Safety Body found in Arlington identified as U of M student Barshay Wilson
Barshay Wilson was a nursing student at the University of Memphis and was set to graduate Sunday, Dec. 11.
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Public Safety Transfer hearing set for juveniles accused in Autura Eason-Williams slaying
Leadership changes in the DA’s office and juvenile court system have raised questions as to whether the motions to try the two defendants as adults would still be on the table.
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Public SafetySolutions to childhood violence lie in trauma counseling
The trauma after becoming a victim can increase the chances of juveniles becoming perpetrators themselves, creating an endless cycle of gun violence, said Dr. Eraina Schauss, director of a counseling group for Le Bonheur’s trauma victims.
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Public SafetyJuvenile gun violence in Memphis starting younger and not letting up
As the city sees crime rates rising, we hear a lot about young perpetrators. But the data on the other side of the coin, young victims, is just as striking.
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Public SafetySuspect dies after officer-involved shootout; TBI investigating
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating circumstances that led to the death of a suspect after a shootout with Memphis police officers.
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Public Safety Millington man sentenced for Jan. 6 Capitol riot participation
Ronald Sandlin, 35, pleaded guilty Friday, Sept. 30, in a federal district court in the District of Columbia to conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting or impeding officers, according to a press release.
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Public Safety Assistant district attorney arrested for DUI
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy will recuse the office from the case and seek a pro tem appointment of an independent prosecutor.
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Public Safety Teen charged in accidental shooting at high school in Whitehaven
Memphis police responded to the scene at Freedom Preparatory High School Monday, Dec. 5.
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Public SafetyTBI investigating shooting resulting in officer critically injured, suspect dead
A Memphis Police Officer was shot multiple times and transported to Regional One Health. The subject who fired shots at the officer was struck and pronounced dead at the scene.
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Public SafetyHomicides down but auto thefts on the rise, MPD says
Year to date, there have been 273 homicides. There have been 1,607 Hyundai vehicles, 1,568 Kia automobiles and 1,031 Infiniti cars stolen so far this year.
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Public Safety Teen shot at Freedom Prep Whitehaven High
When officers made the scene, they located a 15-year-old male shooting victim. He was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in non-critical condition.
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Public Safety Suspect in Trenary slaying gets independent attorney
Judge Chris Craft set up one of the suspects in the 2018 slaying of Greater Memphis Chamber president and CEO Phil Trenary with an independent attorney after he was informed of the potential conflict of interest concerning his former defense lawyer becoming an employee of the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office.
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Public Safety Shelby County DA’s office launches Justice Review Unit
The launch comes nearly a month after the announcement of the unit’s formation. The unit is led by Chief Lorna McClusky and Deputy Chief Robert Gowen.
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Public SafetySteve Mulroy continues hiring push, adds eight more to DA’s office
Among the Shelby County District Attorney’s new hires is Nelia Dempsey, a government affairs and nonprofit professional with ties to local Republicans. “There’s no Democratic or Republican monopoly on wanting to reduce crime,” Mulroy said.
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State GovernmentIn push to legalize marijuana, could Tennessee be the ‘last state standing?’
Even with growing support among Tennesseans and state leaders, medical and recreational legalization still face a long legislative process.
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Shelby County Hundreds of homicide victims honored at annual Season of Remembrance event
In 2022 so far, 274 people have fallen victim to homicide in Shelby County. Although that is a decrease from the 316 who were honored during last year’s event, the pain was still the same for members of the audience.
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Public Safety Trial delayed for suspects in slaying of Greater Memphis Chamber leader Phil Trenary
The delay is due to a potential conflict of interest in the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. Lorna McClusky, the defense attorney for McKinney Wright, is now employed by the DA’s office.
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Public Safety Sheriff’s Operation Jingle Bells aims to dash ‘Grinch activity’ in retail hotspots
“We want everybody to have a great holiday. We want them to have a great shopping experience. And we want our businesses to thrive. We want to see Memphis thrive.”
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