City police department expects to exceed 2,000 officers next year
Currently, MPD employs 1,911 officers, according to the city’s data hub.
Julia Baker
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Arts & Culture With MIM, Tom Lee Park contract in limbo, city could cover costs
Mayor Jim Strickland is proposing the city create a $500,000 “park restoration fund” from Mud Island renovation money to cover potential damages to Tom Lee Park during Memphis in May events.
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ElectionsMulroy: Report of voters steered away from paper ballots ‘concerns us’
The new hybrid voting system allows hand-marked paper ballots or voting on a touch-screen machine. Mulroy expressed concern that the Shelby County Election Commission was not following through on its compromise to use both voting systems.
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Public Safety North Carolina lawsuit alleges new sexual abuse case against Varsity Spirit
The victim alleges he was sexually abused by a Varsity and USASF-approved choreographer and by coaches at Cheer Extreme gyms in Raleigh and Kernersville. He was a teenager at the time of the alleged abuses.
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Public Safety Inmates open up about causes of violent crime
Past victimization and having a parent who’s incarcerated are among the main drivers of violent behavior, according to a report. But acknowledging the importance of education and schoolwork reduced inmates' sense of hopelessness.
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Public SafetyDA’s plans for criminal justice reform move forward
Demetria Frank, Mike Carpenter, Lorna McClusky and Mike Working are heading up reform efforts on disproportionate minority contact, restorative justice, post-conviction justice and juvenile justice, respectively.
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Public SafetyWitnesses describe accounts of Kelly before alleged Sept. 7 shooting spree
Three witnesses testified about what they saw the September morning Dewayne Tunstall was killed.
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Public SafetyHow Henderson got out early for good behavior with more than 50 infractions
Despite 53 disciplinary infractions, Cleotha Henderson served only 19 years of a 24-year sentence
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Public Safety DA hires veteran defense attorney to lead new conviction review unit
Lorna McClusky has nearly three decades of experience practicing criminal law, including extensive work on capital cases.
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Public Safety Two new leaders appointed to Shelby County Juvenile Court
Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon has appointed Stephen Bush, a former Shelby County Public Defender, to serve as the court’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Sugarmon also tapped a Chief of Strategy & Innovation.
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Shelby County DA fires nine employees, announces six new hires
District Attorney General Steve Mulroy campaigned on diversifying the office. Four of the six new hires are Black.
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Public SafetyAdult and 10-year-old killed in overnight triple shooting
The adult victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The juvenile was transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition but died around 8 a.m.
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Public Safety Local agencies conduct active shooter drill
The agencies had assistance from nearly 100 adult civilian volunteers who acted out the roles of students, parents, teachers and patients during the drill.
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Public Safety Three more alleged victims file sexual abuse lawsuits against Varsity Spirit
The alleged survivors listed in the newest suits, one male and two females, are represented by civil rights attorneys Bakari Sellers, Jessica Fickling, and Alexandra Benevento. The plaintiffs join the other seven female and two male accusers listed in the initial suit filed in South Carolina.
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Public Safety Mulroy announces four working groups to focus on criminal justice priorities
The four groups will work with local and national leaders on the respective issues and provide recommendations to Mulroy.
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Public Safety Group Violence Intervention Program updates City Council on progress
Of the 126 individuals identified as most at-risk for gun violence since July, the program has successfully referred 12 individuals for intervention services.
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Metro Car crash claims Greenwood CME Church Pastor Willie Boyd Jr.
According to Shelby County Sheriff’s Department, Boyd struck a tree on North Reid Hooker Road near Monterey Road in Eads. SCSO confirmed his identity on Sunday, Oct. 9.
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Metro Two children killed, mother injured in dog attack
The incident occurred in the 700 block of Sylvan Road, where a family dog attacked and killed a 5-month-old boy and a 2-year-old girl. The mother was also attacked and sent to Regional One Health in critical condition.
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Public Safety Mulroy, Sugarmon host work session to discuss solutions to juvenile crime
The group discussed “best practices” including implementing blended sentencing, restorative justice programs and rehabilitative programs.
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Public SafetyPrison records show Cleotha Henderson guilty of 20 cases of indecent exposure
The Daily Memphian obtained Henderson’s prison records from the Tennessee Department of Corrections; the documents reveal 53 infractions.
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Public SafetyTBI investigating death at 201 Poplar
The cause of death remains unknown until results from the autopsy report come back.
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Public Safety Preliminary hearing set for Cleotha Henderson
Henderson, also known by the surname Abston, is charged with first-degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence.
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Public Safety Mulroy, Sugarmon to host Youth Crime Working Session at Crosstown Concourse
The session will include presentations and discussions with local and national organizations that work toward approaches to improving juvenile justice outcomes.
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Public Safety Five IRS employees charged in COVID-19 relief fraud
The defendants allegedly obtained more than $1 million from the PPP and EIDL programs after they submitted false and fraudulent loan applications.
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Public Safety Ezekiel Kelly pleads not guilty to 26 charges related to shooting rampage
Kelly is being held in the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar Ave. without bond.
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