Additional suspect arrested in ‘broken bottles’ theft ring
The suspect allegedly stole more than $10,000 worth of “gaming accessories” from a GameStop at 6223 Winchester Road in Hickory Hill, according to an affidavit.
Topic: Memphis Police Department
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September 2023
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August 2023
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‘I’ve got a video, too:’ DOJ hosts community meeting on MPD investigation
Multiple attendees told Department of Justice employees that the Memphis Police Department has a culture problem, one that has persisted for years.
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Downtown shooting leaves one dead, two injured
All three victims had “apparent gunshot wounds,” police said. They were all transported to nearby hospitals, where one victim died.
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Man charged in death of his Westwood girlfriend and her grandson
Herman Hollins-Brown, 41, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of abuse of a corpse and being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun.
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Guest Column: Keys to reducing crime
“Failure to address the open carry issues in major metropolitan areas will render all other attempts to reform the entire criminal justice system ineffective.”
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TBI investigating ‘barricade situation’ shooting on Holly Hedges Drive
MPD responded to a domestic violence call Sunday morning where an armed man allegedly barricaded himself inside a home on Holly Hedges Drive.
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Memphis has a juvenile curfew, but we don’t know if it works
City of Memphis Chief Communications Officer Allison Fouche confirmed the city isn’t collecting data on the number of youths detained: “Our focus has been on enforcing the curfew when necessary.”
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Third officer accused in Tyre Nichols’ death wants separate trial
During the hearing, Shelby County Criminal Court Division 3 Judge James Jones Jr. set a Sept. 15 date to consider motions from three of the officers who are asking for separate trials.
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Family of man who died in police custody demands answers
Activists and family members gathered in front of Memphis Police Department headquarters, 170 N. Main Street, shortly after lunchtime Friday to demand information and video about the death of Courtney Ross.
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MPD launches Downtown traffic control safety plan
The announcement follows the injuries of eight people during a shooting at South B.B. King Boulevard and Peabody Place at 2:33 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13.
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Eight injured in shooting near Beale early Sunday morning
MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis said there will continue to be a “heightened law enforcement presence” Downtown.
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TBI identifies man who died after being detained by police
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released the name of a 19-year-old man who died after being detained by Memphis police in Midtown Friday.
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Man charged in ambulance theft; pedestrian critically injured
At least two others suffered lesser injuries when their vehicles were struck by a Crittenden EMS vehicle that was stolen outside Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. The suspect is in custody.
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Man accused of shooting 7-year-old makes first court appearance
A Memphis man is accused of shooting his girlfriend’s daughter the night of Aug. 7 at 3565 Fox Meadows Road. The girl was transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
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Two fatal crashes occur at same intersection outside biker convention
Within a few hours, four men died in two separate collisions near Tiger Lane outside the National Bikers Roundup at Liberty Park.
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Federal officials hold public meeting to explain MPD review
The Zoom meeting was one of many meetings with individuals and groups the federal agencies will host in response to the U.S. DOJ’s pattern or practice investigation into the Memphis Police Department.
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July 2023
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Back-to-school giveaways begin Saturday
As the first day of school and tax-free weekend approach, organizations, including the Memphis Police Department and Memphis Public Libraries, are helping students prepare with free school supplies.
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Local and national leaders voice support for DOJ investigation into MPD
Attorney Ben Crump said Tyre Nichols’ family is grateful the DOJ “heard their cries for accountability.”
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MPD kicks off real-time video camera monitoring with businesses
“What we hope is that integrating our camera systems throughout the city through a public and private sector partnership will be a force multiplier for our city as it relates to solving crimes and investigating crimes,” MPD Chief Davis told attendees.
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Transfer hearing date set for teen accused in ‘watermelon man’ killing
A hearing date next month could determine whether the teen accused of killing a local watermelon vendor will be transferred to adult court.
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ATF demonstrates danger of gun ‘switches’
Semi-automatic guns, handguns with no modifications and AR-15s shoot one bullet with each pull. But handguns with a conversion switch fire like fully automatic weapons.
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MPD files construction permit application for new Mt. Moriah precinct
The 17,492-square-foot, $7.9 million police precinct will replace the existing building, according to a permit application the city filed July 10 with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development.
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Bond stays put for woman accused of theft following death of retired detective
“This is the most cold-blooded thing I have ever seen sitting on this bench,” said Judge Karen Massey.
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Saturday’s walk against gun violence to convey a ‘sense of urgency’
The walk will start and end at Westwood Community Center, 810 Western Park Drive, on Saturday, July 15.
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Police response time to priority calls down from 2022’s five-year high
Don Crowe, MPD’s assistant chief of police services, told the council committee that the response-time data focuses on “Priority 0” calls.
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