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MPD officer cited for Saturday crash that sent three to hospital

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:56:58 -0500

MPD said the officer had just received a suspicious vehicle call.

Memphis man granted 1-year stay after his execution was called off

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:45:10 -0500

Tony Carruthers was granted a yearlong reprieve after his planned execution was halted on Thursday, May 21.

TBI investigating second fatality involving Task Force in a week

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:48:58 -0500

In the latest incident, task force agents responded to a call at a Memphis-area residence Wednesday evening.

Immigrant rights group sues Highway Patrol over traffic stops in Memphis, Nashville

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:13:11 -0500

The suit challenges what it describes as an “increasingly commonplace” practice of THP troopers teaming up with federal immigration agents to stop Memphis and Nashville motorists in order to investigate their immigration status.

Jury convicts man of manslaughter in 2022 road rage stabbing of Memphis chef

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:25:20 -0500

A jury found Jonathan Brush guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the 2022 road rage stabbing death of Memphis chef Jody Moyt, leaving the victim’s family outraged over the reduced charge.

DA releases footage of police spraying protesters, fellow officers during No Kings march

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:18:24 -0500

The nearly 9 minutes of footage is from the body camera of one of the MPD officers who used pepper spray on No Kings marchers.

Final suspect in Young Dolph slaying gets 20-year sentence

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:12:44 -0500

Prosecutor Paul Hagerman said Cornelius Smith’s cooperation was vital to securing convictions in the “complex case.”

Man killed by MSTF agent wanted on aggravated assault and burglary charges

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:42:41 -0500

A warrant tied to a January gun threat led agents to man killed outside the Frayser Burger King.

Corrections Center inmate found unresponsive, dies 2 days later

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:14:13 -0500

The inmate was taken to the hospital after being found.

Gang members get 50-year federal sentence for 2019 murder

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:54:50 -0500

Two members of a Memphis street gang have each been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for the 2019 retaliatory killing of a fellow gang member.

DEA agents fatally shoot suspect at Frayser Burger King

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:07:30 -0500

DEA agents working under the Memphis Safe Task Force shot and killed a suspect at a Frayser Burger King Wednesday morning after he allegedly pulled a gun, officials said.

Memphis residents claim harassment, arrest and abuse by Trump-ordered Memphis Safe Task Force

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:36:44 -0500

Emails from The Associated Press to the U.S. Department of Justice and a spokesperson for the task force were not returned on Wednesday morning.

Whiteside trial pushed back again

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:51:18 -0500

The federal trial for a former DeSoto County youth pastor and basketball coach has been pushed back.

MPD releases body camera footage of officer shot, suspect pleads not guilty

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:10:08 -0500

The footage, posted on MPD’s X account, does not appear to be raw, unedited footage but an edited version of MPD Officer Oscar Torres-Molina being shot.

Advocates call to halt execution of Memphis man

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Sat, 9 May 2026 12:34:03 -0500

Community leaders and legal advocates are fighting against the scheduled execution of a 59-year-old Memphis man.

Police arrest suspect in OUTMemphis shooting

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 8 May 2026 18:28:50 -0500

Police have arrested the suspect in an OUTMemphis shooting that injured two. OUTMemphis, which serves the LGBTQ+ community, announced it will be closed through next week after the incident.

Man accused of shooting MPD officer arrested

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 7 May 2026 12:53:58 -0500

The man accused of shooting an MPD officer in February has been caught, court records show.

Two women shot at OUTMemphis after argument erupts, police say

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 6 May 2026 14:13:00 -0500

The two women who were wounded were bystanders when one of those in the argument opened fire, Memphis police said.

DeSoto deputies cleared of wrongdoing in fatal 2024 shooting, now face civil lawsuit

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 7 May 2026 09:30:45 -0500

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch recently cleared the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office of wrongdoing in a fatal 2024 shooting. But the family of Jamarcus Brown is now suing in federal court over his death.

Man who attempted to kidnap Mayor Young indicted federally

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 1 May 2026 11:46:45 -0500

The man who recently pleaded guilty to attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young last year has now been charged federally.