TBI offering $2M contract to test 1,000 sexual assault kits
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a request for proposals on Monday, Dec. 5, for contractors to test around 1,000 backlogged sexual assault kits by next summer.
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December 2022
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TBI investigating shooting resulting in officer critically injured, suspect dead
A Memphis Police Officer was shot multiple times and transported to Regional One Health. The subject who fired shots at the officer was struck and pronounced dead at the scene.
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November 2022
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Suspect shot by officer; TBI investigating
The incident began around 10:40 a.m., when a citizen reported four individuals with guns at an apartment complex near the Hollywood branch library.
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TBI, DCS tell governor: Hiring is easier when we can pay more
“It is no secret that DCS has failed to hire and retain staff and, as a result, has seen unusually high caseload averages throughout the state,” DCS Commissioner Margie Quin told Gov. Bill Lee and his budget advisers on Nov. 17.
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TBI requests $45 million to process rape kits, increase pay
The TBI — and the political leaders who fund it — became the targets of scrutiny this summer after The Daily Memphian reported on a rape kit that connected Eliza Fletcher’s alleged killer to a 2021 rape.
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Crime Commission reports major violent crime is down, major property crime is up
The Memphis Shelby Crime Commission reported the major violent crime rate in Memphis declined 6.1% during the first three quarters of this year. However, major property crime was up 21.6% in the same period.
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MPD data shows drop in homicides, murders
From January through October 2022, there were 201 murders and 244 homicides. During the same time period in 2021, there were 241 murders and 274 homicides.
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October 2022
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TBI investigating death at 201 Poplar
The cause of death remains unknown until results from the autopsy report come back.
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Lawmakers doubling down on crime in upcoming session
Many of the proposed bills would increase penalties for rape, kidnapping and other violent crimes and require the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to test rape kits faster.
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September 2022
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Lee to increase TBI crime lab staff, state troopers on Memphis roads
“It’s important to this community. … It’s one step in a number of steps that we will continue to make to support the process,” the governor said.
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TBI data show rape kit turnaround times are long — and getting longer
It now takes the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation about 49 weeks to test the state’s rape kits, but some lawmakers hope to cut that time to 30 to 60 days.
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Gubernatorial candidate faults Lee, state Legislature for DNA test delays
During a campaign stop Thursday, Sept. 15, in Memphis, Dr. Jason Martin pointed to low funding levels for the TBI crime lab despite a state surplus of $2 billion
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State crime lab took 11 months to test DNA linking Cleotha Abston to 2021 rape
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says MPD should have acted more aggressively to solve the 2021 assault; DNA analysis was completed a few days after the disappearance of Eliza Fletcher.
Related story:
Eliza Fletcher’s alleged killer investigated in 2021 for rape
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Vehicle located, one person detained in Fletcher case; Family releases statement
“We want to start by thanking everyone for their prayers and outpouring of support,” said Mike Keeney, uncle of Eliza Fletcher. “Liza has touched the hearts of many people, and it shows.”
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TBI, FBI join Memphis police in missing woman investigation
MPD records show 100 reported kidnappings per year in Memphis
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July 2022
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Suspect who ran over Sheriff’s deputy charged with attempted murder
A sheriff’s deputy responding to a shooting in Cordova was struck struck him with his car, causing the deputy to be carried away on the hood of the vehicle.
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Sheriff’s deputy run over by suspect, not seriously injured
At the request of the District Attorney’s office, TBI is investigating the incident.
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TBI apologizes for multiple Blue Alerts, says feedback helps shape system
Residents said they were woken up in the early hours of June 29 by multiple loud alerts informing them to be on the lookout for one of the two suspects accused of shooting officers in separate incidents.
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June 2022
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14 indicted on federal racketeering charges
The alleged members and associates of the Traveling Vice Lord/Junk Yard Dogs held positions within the gang, including chief of the streets, deck holder, enforcer, treasurer, chief of security and man of literature.
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January 2022
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Man shot and killed by Shelby County SWAT officer
A 20-year-old Memphis man was shot and killed by a SCSO SWAT officer during a standoff and chase in Cordova, Wednesday, Jan. 26. John Hunt died on the scene.
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May 2020
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Germantown police involved in shooting; one person dead
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed there was shooting involving three officers in Germantown on Sunday.
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March 2020
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Positive COVID-19 test of TBI employee contributes to delays in processing firearm applications
A rush to buy guns by residents fearing the COVID-19 impact, coupled with a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation employee testing positive for the virus, has created a backlog with background checks.
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Crime lab move to Jackson will have little impact, TBI director says
The TBI crime lab in Memphis is moving to Jackson next year. What does the move mean for evidence processed in criminal cases? Officials say there will be little or no impact.
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June 2019
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Frayser needs ‘a seat at the table’ to deal with Brandon Webber death
Following the shooting death of Brandon Webber in Frayser, state Sen. Sara Kyle contends the community’s residents need to be made a part of the dialogue to stop such incidents.
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TBI continuing investigation into chaotic officer-involved Frayser shooting death
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in the Frayser area Wednesday night.
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April 2019
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Mother of man fatally shot by Memphis police in 2018 files federal lawsuit
The mother of a man shot and killed by Memphis police in April 2018 has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and the police department, saying the officers who killed her son used excessive force and violated his civil and constitutional rights.
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