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In two of the incidents, officers were struck or nearly struck by the suspects’ vehicles. In the third incident, an officer was hit in the chest by gunfire but was protected by his bulletproof vest.
His parole hearing was Aug. 10 at Hardeman County Correctional Center in Whiteville, Tenn. The hearing officer recommended denial of parole based on the seriousness of the offense.
Sugarmon, who unseated Dan Michael in the Aug. 4 election, is the first African American to be elected as Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge. He will take office Sept. 1.
After negotiations with organizations, Shelby County government has created two major changes to the bail system.
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.
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.
Nelson, a Whitehaven advocate, was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 13, in Raleigh.
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.
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.
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.
Two juvenile victims were transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
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.
Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, was one of three suspects charged in the carjacking that led to Rev. Autura Eason-Williams’ death.
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.
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.
He is the 37th employee of MLGW to die on the job since 1941.
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.
All but one charge against a man who threatened to shoot people leaving a FedExForum concert last month were dropped during a Monday appearance.
From January to June this year, there were 483 charges against violent juvenile offenders, compared to 298 in the first half last year.
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.
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.
Miguel Andrade and Brayan Carrillo, both 15, and Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, have been charged with first-degree murder.
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.
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.
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.