TBI charges teen shot by officer
A 15-year-old juvenile has been charged with criminal attempt to commit second-degree murder, aggravated assault against a first responder and felony evading arrest.
Topic: Memphis Police Department
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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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Latest Young Dolph suspect allegedly aided in hideout, payments
Jermarcus Johnson, who was wanted for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, turned himself in today.
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What will local law enforcement agencies use if Twitter fails?
The Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation all rely on Twitter to get information out to the public.
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Memphis Police launches ‘virtual policing’ system
“We may not have a police officer in every corner, but we may have a camera. It’s like a neighborhood watch in the 21st century. We’re very excited about it.”
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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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Advocacy groups call for investigation into ‘failings’ before Eliza Fletcher’s death
Advocacy group leaders question why Memphis Police and the state failed to investigate and prosecute Cleotha Henderson for a kidnapping and rape that occurred September 2021.
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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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City police force should include 2,000+ officers next year
Currently, MPD employs 1,911 officers, according to the city’s data hub.
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October 2022
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With car thefts up sharply, MPD holds wheel lock giveaway
Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis said she hoped yesterday’s event would spread awareness that car theft is up more than 90%.
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Ex-detective’s testimony hangs in balance in rape kit lawsuit
As rape survivors pursue a lawsuit accusing the Memphis Police Department of negligence, the city is asking a judge to exclude testimony of a former sex crimes detective who claims MPD failed to properly investigate numbers of cases.
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MPD drives home police cruisers
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis announced the start of the Take-Home Vehicle Program for qualifying MPD officers.
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Rape kit lawsuit against Memphis heads to hearings
Hearings will be held this week in a lawsuit filed in 2014 accusing the Memphis Police Department of negligence in the handling of thousands of rape kits.
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Adult and 10-year-old killed in overnight triple shooting
The adult victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The juvenile was transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition but died around 8 a.m.
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Opinion: Hiring more police in Memphis is now possible
One of the leaders of the Memphis police union argues that at a time when the national competition for police officers is fierce, Memphis has laid the groundwork for long-term sustained success in hiring police and fighting crime.
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Mobile command center serves as ‘giant squad car’ for MPD
It is often used for long-term investigations, investigations that involve joint operations with other agencies such as the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, special events and natural disasters.
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September 2022
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Exclusive: DA’s office, MPD unveil Cold Case Unit
The Cold Case Unit is expected to begin reviewing cold cases as early as the end of next week. The goal is for the unit to review up to 200 cold cases per year.
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A tally of terror: 6 shot, 3 dead in gunman’s daylong, cross-city rampage
The person believed to be responsible for all of these shootings is Ezekiel Kelly, a man who was released early from a three-year sentence fewer than six months ago.
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Memphis City Council to consider resolution enforcing curfew for juveniles
The resolution also requests MPD work with the city administration on a proposal to open one or more overnight curfew centers.
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Strickland says too early to discuss possible police missteps in violent crime chain
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says it’s too early to tell if there were police missteps in how they handled the violent crimes of the last three weeks because investigations are still underway.
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Developments linked to Eliza Fletcher case shift violent crime discourse
The city’s discussion on what to do about violent crime is different after two high-profile crimes have raised larger questions. The difference is among the topics discussed on “Behind The Headlines.”
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Lawsuit alleges negligence by Memphis police in 2021 rape case
A new lawsuit against the City of Memphis alleges that MPD officers failed to follow up on leads from a 2021 rape and asserts a proper investigation might have prevented Eliza Fletcher’s death.
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‘They didn’t care’ — Rape victim blames police for inaction
Exclusive: A woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Cleotha Henderson, aka Cleotha Abston, the same man accused of killing Eliza Fletcher, says Memphis Police Department didn’t make solving her case a priority.
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Report poses fresh questions about 2021 Cleotha Henderson rape inquiry
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Law enforcement teams comb areas around Pine Hill Park and Memphis Boat Center
Memphis Police Department and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office personnel combed the South Memphis park Sunday, then went to an area next to Memphis Boat Center.
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Suspect in Fletcher abduction was acting ‘very strange’ according to affidavit
Vehicle located, one person detained in Fletcher case; family releases statement
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Cooper-Young Festival returns Saturday
One of the standards of the festival season — the Cooper-Young Festival will take over the Midtown neighborhood Saturday with vendors, artists and entertainment.
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