Memphis tops country for post-pandemic road death spike
Of 30 major U.S. cities, Memphis had the highest increase in road deaths from 2019 to 2022, according to a recent analysis from the New York Times.
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Metro MPD officer in fatal crash died while ‘living his dream’
Memphis Police Department Officer Demetrice Johnson, 34, died in the line of duty Friday. “He was living his dream,” said his friend of more than 20 years Henry Grant of Johnson’s ambition to be a law enforcement officer.
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Public SafetyMPD officer, civilian dead after early morning crash
A Memphis police officer and a civilian died early Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash near Downtown, the Memphis Police Department said. A second officer is in critical condition at Regional One Health.
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July 2024
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Public Safety Local, state leaders propose real-time GPS monitoring for repeat offenders
State Rep. G.A. Hardaway, D-Memphis, said the GPS monitoring program could provide another option to jail or bail with no real-time supervision.
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Public Safety Official autopsy confirms anemia, dehydration caused inmate’s death
The manner of death was ruled “undetermined” as examiners could not determine whether factors contributing to his death were imposed by others.
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Attorney in West Memphis Three case reeling from nightmares
Judge Dan Stidham is still reeling from the effects the West Memphis Three case had on his life. -
Public Safety Minor non-critically injured after being shot by police
Two juveniles were taken into custody, but a third was shot after running from officers on Winchester.
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Public SafetyBeale Street shooting victim was arrested Downtown a week prior
MPD identified Benjamin Murrell as the victim who was shot around 11 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Beale and South 4th streets, the same location where police initiated his arrest during Operation Saturday Night Live.
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Public Safety Main Event security guard waives bond hearing
“He was like a superhero to me,” said Redmon’s son, La’Dameyon Redmon Jr. “He was very proud of me about what I was doing with my life, being an aircraft mechanic.”
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Security expert talks industry issues in light of Main Event shooting
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Public Safety MPD struggling with car shortage
Interim MPD Chief C.J. Davis said she would like cars to be replaced every five years instead of every 10 to 15 years, which would require more funding.
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Public Safety MPD: Crime down 18% through first half of 2024
“I’m glad to see the numbers going down,” Council member Jerri Green said. “I do want to keep it in context. We’re comparing the numbers to the worst year on record for Memphis.”
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Public Safety MPD’s Downtown-safety plan leads to multiple arrests
The goal of the operation — dubbed Operation Saturday Night Live — is to target violations from “bad actors” such as reckless driving, drag racing and disturbances.
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Public SafetyAttorney in West Memphis Three case reeling from nightmares
Dan Stidham, who’s now a judge, represented Jessie Misskelley, one of three suspects convicted in the May 1993 killings of three 8-year-old boys in West Memphis.
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Public Safety Criminal history has always been considered in setting bail, official says
A new state law making public safety the priority in setting bail will have a far greater impact than Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy’s plan to provide criminal records, which has been done “for decades,” lead judicial commissioner John Marshall says.
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Public Safety MPD veteran takes on interim assistant chief role
The Memphis Police Department has a new No. 2 following the departure of its assistant chief last week who was living in Georgia.
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Public Safety DA’s office announces changes to bail-setting process
Judicial commissioners will now be able to view a defendant’s detailed criminal history when setting initial bail.
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Public Safety Cause of inmate’s 2023 death revealed
Kimberly Clark was found unresponsive in her cell at Shelby County Jail East Women’s Facility on Aug. 4, 2023. She was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead an hour later.
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Public Safety Police capture suspect in Church’s Chicken shooting
Monica Williams, 45, is suspected of fatally shooting Church’s employee Anitra West.
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Public Safety Lawful lessons: Students learn about legal system
Through an internship, teenagers get a taste of working in a private firm, corporate law division or government agency. They visit courtrooms, attend trials, hear motions and network with legal professionals.
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East Memphis New gas station planned for Poplar-Highland intersection
A new Mapco Express convenience store could replace the Exxon/Hop-In that burned down in January at Poplar Avenue and South Highland Street.
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City of Memphis Downtown street to be renamed after trailblazing judge
At a reception celebrating her honor, retired judge Bernice Donald pointed out the significance of the street sign that will hang within what was once known as “Cotton Row.”
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Public Safety Church’s Chicken employee mourned as police look for her killer
Longtime service worker apparently killed over food order argument.
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Shelby County Special judge appointed to fill in for Chancellor Jim Kyle
A former Shelby County chancellor has been named a special judge, at least for the time being.
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State Government Former state Sen. Brian Kelsey prison sentence upheld
A three-judge panel from the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Kelsey’s lawyer failed to sufficiently object to any alleged breach of his plea agreement.
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Public Safety US Marshals capture teenager accused of killing watermelon vendor
A warrant was issued for the arrest of Demarion Tackett after he did not appear for a hearing to revoke his bond filed by prosecutors.
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