Suspect charged in South Memphis abductions
Laderio Gordon, 29, is charged with rape of a child, especially aggravated kidnapping and employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
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April 2023
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MPD awards top police officers, recognizes citizen who aided injured officer
At least 300 people attended the ceremony, hosted by MPD, where officers and civilians received honors for Officer of the Year and Supervisor of the Year for each precinct as well as the Medal of Valor, Lifesaving Medal, Citizen’s Valor and others.
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Arrest made in string of South Memphis abductions
The suspect was positively identified by two juvenile victims, whose identities will remain anonymous.
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FBI assisting MPD with search for abductor
MPD has conducted investigations in Gaslight, Bunker Hill and Cane Creek for weeks, determining in the “early morning hours,” a man has been approaching “young females” and forcing them into his vehicle.
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Amid nationwide recruiting crisis, every good law enforcement candidate is vital
The narrative around policing has changed in recent years, adding to the challenge of recruiting and retaining officers here and across the country. But Jhyunn Armstrong, soon to become a Shelby County Sheriff’s deputy, is following his dream.
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Despite concerns, Downtown youth curfew moves forward
A meeting Tuesday between stakeholders and the Memphis Police Department resulted in an agreement on a Downtown pilot curfew program that will eventually be implemented citywide. Many program details remain unclear, including where and how MPD will detain minors.
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Crump: Tyre Nichols’ family seeks $550 million in lawsuit
The family of Tyre Nichols, the man who died after being beaten by Memphis police in January, filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the City of Memphis.
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Strickland says curfew for kids will be enforced Downtown
“It is not safe, and it is against the law, for children to be out at midnight without an adult. As every coach will say, ‘nothing good happens after midnight,’” Memphis mayor Jim Strickland said.
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MPD officer shot, suspect barricaded in apartment
At 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, officers with the Memphis Police Department attempted the warrant pickup in the 2800 block of Vayu Drive.
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City halts unit aimed at reducing juvenile crime Downtown
The Memphis Police Department program would monitor curfew violations and “other criminal activities,” such as indecent exposure.
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Tyre Nichols’ family to sue City of Memphis
The family of Tyre Nichols, the man who died after an encounter with Memphis police officers, will file a lawsuit this week against the City of Memphis.
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MPD launches program to address juvenile behavior Downtown
According to MPD officials, the department has received an “influx” of calls regarding juveniles gathering Downtown and participating in “unacceptable behavior,” including murders.
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MPD hiring expo offers chance to make a difference
“The best thing is to be someone who cares about their community,” MPD Public Information Officer Theresa Carlson said. “... someone who can listen and talk to people.”
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MPD looking for patrol officers and other positions at hiring expo Saturday
This is the first hiring expo MPD has hosted in 2023. The police department hopes to bring in more than 280 recruits this year.
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Three suspects in custody after Prive shooting
An additional suspect in the shooting at Prive restaurant was apprehended by U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement agencies, and a third suspect has been identified by the Memphis Police Department.
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Suspect identified in Prive shooting
Officials believe the shooting stemmed from an argument that started inside the restaurant.
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Two dead, five injured following shooting at Memphis restaurant
“(Preliminary) information indicates that the shooting stemmed from an altercation that started inside the club,” a statement from the Memphis Police Department reads.
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Prom Closet 2023 dresses students from head to toe — for free
Memphis students went shopping for prom free of charge Saturday, April 1, at the Memphis Police Department’s second Prom Closet event in Downtown Memphis.
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Murders up 44% in Memphis through first quarter of 2023
As of March 30, there had been 78 murders in Memphis this year compared to 54 murders at the same point in 2022, according to Memphis Police Department data.
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March 2023
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Strickland says DOJ investigation will show MPD culture
During an appearance on The Daily Memphian’s On the Record podcast, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland declined to say whether he thought the police department had issues with its culture.
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‘Everybody has a weapon:’ Officials talk violent crime at summit
“In the past, most bar fights ended up being just that — a bar fight,” Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis said. “Now everybody has a weapon, and we’re seeing more and more simple arguments turning into gun battles.”
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One MPD officer released from hospital, other stable after shooting
A man has been charged in the Whitehaven shooting that resulted in the gunshot injuries of two Memphis Police Department officers Thursday, March 30.
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TBI investigating Whitehaven shooting that hospitalized two officers
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Two suspects in custody after Memphis restaurant shooting, MPD says
The Memphis Police Department gave updates on the shooting at Prive, a Memphis restaurant, that left two dead and several injured.
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Two dead, five injured following shooting at Memphis restaurant
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Strickland confirms pension expansion for new fire, police hires
Strickland said the pension expansion would be part of the city’s upcoming budget and cost between $1 to $2 million annually. It could increase the city’s pension liability by tens of millions.
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Two-vehicle accident includes school bus, critically injures two
Officers with the Memphis Police Department responded to the crash at East Mallory Avenue and Prospect Street at 4:46 p.m.
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