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Envy may have led to slaying for which MPD officer is accused, family says

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Thu, 9 May 2024 05:56:58 -0500

Jealousy might have been the motive in a slaying for which Memphis Police officer Patric Ferguson is accused, according to the brother of the victim.

Former MPD officer indicted in kidnap, killing of man while on duty

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:16:27 -0500

Former MPD officer indicted on murder charges after he allegedly killed a man while on duty.

MPD lieutenant indicted on rape charges involving teen girl

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Wed, 17 May 2023 14:00:23 -0500

A Memphis police lieutenant was indicted on rape and sexual battery charges involving a 15-year-old girl.

Memphis attorney pleads guilty to federal conspiracy charge

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:56:12 -0500

Memphis attorney Aaron Neglia pleaded guilty in conspiracy with former Shelby County Assistant District Attorney Glenda Adams to violate the Travel Act, according to court records.

Young Dolph shot 22 times, according to autopsy

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:09:51 -0500

Autopsy results show Memphis rapper Young Dolph was shot dozens of times Nov. 17, 2021, as he bought cookies at his favorite bakery.

Youth Villages launches $60 million gun violence reduction initiative

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 04:00:12 -0500

Memphis Allies, a gun violence reduction initiative, has launched through Youth Villages and hopes to reach 2,000 youth and adults over the next four years to get them out of the life of gun violence. The $60 million initiative has launched first in the Raleigh-Frayser area.

Trial for man accused of killing Lorenzen Wright set to begin Monday

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 04:00:14 -0500

The trial of Billy Ray Turner, accused in connection with the fatal shooting death of former NBA star Lorenzen Wright, is slated to begin Monday, March 14.

Former Shelby County Sheriff Gene Barksdale dies at 99

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Wed, 9 Mar 2022 20:44:01 -0600

Barksdale served as sheriff from 1976 to 1986.

Advocates request racial equity audit of Shelby County DA

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Tue, 8 Mar 2022 16:02:27 -0600

Legal and community advocates request that Shelby County commissioners hire an independent auditor to conduct a racial equity audit into Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich and her office.

Newborn found dead on side of roadway as police search for answers

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Mon, 7 Mar 2022 19:08:58 -0600

Memphis police said a newborn was found dead on the side of Raleigh-LaGrange Road Sunday. They are searching for information about who left the child along the roadway.

Woman arrested in death of Rhodes College student

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Sat, 5 Mar 2022 09:23:53 -0600

A second person has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Drew Rainer, a Rhodes College student who was killed last year during a home invasion robbery.

Governor unveils plan for added law enforcement in Shelby County

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Fri, 4 Mar 2022 13:18:42 -0600

A day after announcing the addition of 20 state troopers to patrol the interstates in Memphis, Gov. Bill Lee Thursday, March 3, reiterated his commitment to invest in law enforcement to make the city safe.

Strickland pushes bill to give violent offenders longer sentences

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Fri, 4 Mar 2022 05:48:59 -0600

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and law enforcement leaders are advocating for a state bill that would eliminate parole for people convicted of specific felony offenses, such as attempted murder.

Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk to hold 15th expungement clinic

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Thu, 3 Mar 2022 04:00:04 -0600

Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn is holding her 15th expungement clinic for those seeking to clear their criminal records. The clinic will be March 5 at First Baptist Church Broad.

U of M law professors file brief in voting rights restoration case

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Wed, 2 Mar 2022 06:00:32 -0600

Only nine states in the nation require former felons to pay off fines, fees or court costs before being allowed to vote again. Tennessee is one of them.

Democrats call for unity to defeat incumbent DA

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Tue, 1 Mar 2022 11:12:57 -0600

Two of the three Democratic candidates running for Shelby County District Attorney came together Monday to call for unity and a change to the criminal justice system by defeating current District Attorney Amy Weirich.

Judge orders new trial for local activist

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:25:17 -0600

A judge Friday ordered a new trial for activist Pamela Moses after she was convicted for illegally attempting to register to vote. A new trial date has not been set.

Man charged in Rhodes student’s death back in court next month

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:45:14 -0600

Rainess Holmes made a court appearance on Friday, Feb. 25.

Sentencing hearing date reset for former state senator

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:56:39 -0600

The sentencing hearing was originally set for Thursday, March 3.

Former Shelby County prosecutor pleads guilty to conspiracy

yjones@dailymemphian.com (Yolanda Jones) — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:49:04 -0600

Glenda Adams faces up to five years in prison.