Staff of gun violence intervention group furloughed through June 30
Director Delvin Lane told The Daily Memphian 901 Bloc Squad furloughs have been on and off since January and “went into ... full gear” three weeks ago.
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Public Safety Former MPD officer federally indicted for 2021 killing
On Jan. 5, 2021, while Patric Ferguson while was on duty, he allegedly kidnapped and fatally shot Robert Howard in the head.
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Public Safety Two hospitalized after shooting near Whitehaven Kroger
Memphis Police Department said the shooting occurred among several vendors selling Mother’s Day gifts like purses, gift baskets and pillows in the parking lot on Shelby Drive near Elvis Presley Boulevard.
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Public Safety County establishes temporary Juvenile Court spaces
Locations in existing Shelby County government office buildings include the Walter L. Bailey Jr. Criminal Justice Center, Shelby County Courthouse and the Shelby County Youth Justice & Education Center.
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Public SafetyTrauma therapy ‘transformational work’ at 201 Poplar
Peer-guided healing circles inside the Shelby County Jail helps participating detainees work through trauma, become positive role models and learn to trust in the possibility of healing.
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Public Safety Conviction for man in murders of woman and infant son
A local man will serve two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the 2019 murders of his infant child and the child’s mother.
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Arts & Culture‘Call Me Director': Buddy Chapman recalls MPD reforms at book signing
Buddy Chapman looked back on his time as MPD director from 1976 to 1983 during a book signing event for his newly published book, “Call Me Director: Memoir of a Police Reformer.”
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Public Safety Two former MPD officers indicted in fatal crash
Marquavius Williams, 31, and Ontarian Malone, 27, were indicted April 9 on six counts of leaving the scene of an accident and six counts of official misconduct.
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Public Safety Second man charged in Phil Trenary’s murder pleads guilty
The second defendant in the killing of Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Phil Trenary agreed to a plea deal Thursday, May 16.
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Public Safety City of Memphis releases two online crime-data dashboards
The Weekly Crime Trend Report and the Crime Analytics Dashboard track Memphis Police Department data. Soon, the city intends on adding data from other entities, such as the court systems and the Shelby County DA’s Office.
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Public Safety Cleotha Abston sentenced for 2021 rape
Abston, 40, waived his right to a sentencing hearing and agreed to the 80-year sentence in Shelby County Criminal Court Division 7 Judge Lee Coffee’s courtroom Friday, May 17.
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Behind The Headlines County to add three new mental health diversion facilities
Three new mental health facilities, which provide diversion opportunities for those struggling with mental health issues, are under development in Shelby County.
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Public Safety ‘Slow and painful nightmare’ ends — without closure — for Phil Trenary’s family
“My father wasn’t spared, but, unfortunately, the legal system has spared you,” said Phil Trenary’s son, Pearce Trenary, during a sentencing hearing for Quandarius Richardson. “Today marks the end of a long, painful case.”
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Shelby County County Commission approves emergency funding to replace jail locks
At least 340 electronic cell doors currently have to be operated manually, giving inmates the opportunity to potentially reach out and assault the staff.
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County Commission wrestles with property-tax rate as July 1 deadline looms
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Public Safety Traffic fatalities down in Memphis 30% so far this year
The Tennessee Highway safety office said fatalities are down 26% in Shelby County as well.
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Education MSCS won’t allow teachers to carry guns
The MSCS school board passed a resolution April 30 that prohibits employees from carrying firearms on campus. Some suburban districts have also said they won’t allow teachers to concealed carry on their campuses.
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Public Safety Former MPD officer accused in killing, kidnapping to stay behind bars
Assistant U.S. Attorney David Pritchard argued “the facts of the case are so egregious” that there was no justification for bail for former Memphis Police Department officer Patric Ferguson, 32.
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Public Safety Inmate dies amid murder trial
Kevin Wright, 57, was found unresponsive in his cell and died in the hospital Friday amid his trial on first-degree murder charges.
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Public Safety ‘Trailblazer’ Judge Julia Gibbons honored
Julia Smith Gibbons, judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, remembers the challenges of becoming the first female judge for a trial court of record in Tennessee.
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Public Safety Trial date rescheduled for defendants in Young Dolph’s killing
The trial was initially scheduled to begin June 3, but Luke Evans, Justin Johnson’s attorney, filed a motion May 14 to reschedule it to allow for expert testimony and hearing.
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Public SafetyAs summer heats up, city focuses on safety at parks, community centers
The Memphis Parks department is addressing violence at the city’s community centers and parks, but stakeholders agree combating crime requires everyone’s effort.
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Public SafetyShooting of rideshare driver at airport signals need for stronger security
The wounding of a rideshare driver during an attempted carjacking at the Memphis International Airport early Monday, June 10, has made waves in the local ride-sourcing community.
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Public SafetyAutopsy for man who died in police custody cites drugs, heat exhaustion
Courtney Ross, 19, died from complications of cocaine, methamphetamines and alcohol mixed with heat exhaustion, a medical examiner determined.
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Shelby CountyShelby County Chancellor Jim Kyle takes break from bench due to illness
Kyle has been a chancellor since his election in 2014. His current term ends Sept. 1, 2030.
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Public SafetyMPD operation targets gang activity near Downtown
The “All Off Boyd” operation was named for the arrests made of the All Off the Blade gang members who often congregate at Boyd Street and Tate Avenue south of the Medical District.
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