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Demarion Tackett, 16, is accused of shooting 76-year-old John Materna, who was known for selling watermelons in The Heights neighborhood, on May 15, 2023. Materna died in the hospital two weeks after being shot.
Topping the commission agenda Monday, Jan. 29, are final votes on a review board to hear complaints of misconduct by Sheriff’s deputies and deputy jailers as well as changing the county Land Bank to a “real estate department.”
Shelby County commissioners also funded 21 new “youth development specialist” positions at Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court, and a rugby field for Memphis Inner City Rugby.
Strickland said children caught violating curfew are being detained at the Downtown precinct until a parent or guardian comes to pick them up. He also said the numbers of those detained are low.
Stephanie Hill, a “fierce” advocate for children and youth, sees the best in the children she works with and also believes it is our responsibility to do what we can to give them opportunities to succeed.
Let’s execute on our mission as adults, and we will draw closer to becoming a community that is safe, connected and a place all children can be embraced.
Tarik Sugarmon ushers in a new era for Juvenile Court in Memphis and Shelby County.
Sugarmon, who unseated Dan Michael in the Aug. 4 election, is the first African American to be elected as Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge. He will take office Sept. 1.
A new sentencing system should emphasize enhanced services and appropriate treatment designed to reduce the likelihood of a juvenile becoming a repeat offender.
Miguel Andrade and Brayan Carrillo, both 15, and Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, have been charged with first-degree murder.
The juvenile had two previous charges in November and December.
Former district attorney explains the laws, guidelines and considerations that officials make when assessing juveniles accused of violent crime.
The battles for district attorney and county mayor will get most of the headlines, but the race to determine who oversees judicial proceedings at Juvenile Court is the most important overall to the community.
Each of the three Democratic primary candidates for Shelby County District Attorney General pledge to make deep reforms in the prosecutor’s office.Related story:
Shelby County commissioners voted Monday, Jan. 24, to make a return of federal oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court a part of its legislative agenda in Washington D.C.
Here are some of the highlights, including additional funding for MATA, from the county budgets for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
Mercy for young criminals and rehabilitation needn’t be at odds with justice for victims, but those those working with Shelby County Juvenile Court face challenges.
To determine root causes for juvenile criminal behavior and map out more positive life plans, Shelby County needs a facility independent from Juvenile Court to provide immediate and evidence-based intervention for every youth who comes in contact with law enforcement.
Shelby County officials, who last year approved funding for preliminary work to build a new juvenile detention facility, are now exploring alternatives such as renovating a closed youth facility in Southeast Memphis.
Juvenile Court is using video conferencing to get cases moved through the court during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner discusses top issues he is facing in 2020.
The number of charges for violent juvenile crime has increased 64.2% for the first six months of the year, according to Juvenile Court. Officials and youth advocates are seeking solutions.
Shelby County Juvenile Court, along with other county officials, announced Aug. 26 that the court will waive the debt, detention fees and court costs for families of children housed at the detention center.
A proposal to open a new program to host youth with pending Juvenile Court cases at a Shelby County Schools building is causing concern for several Shelby County Commissioners.
Many of the student recommendations were rooted in Project STAND, a federally funded program at Carver Academy for students transitioning back to school after juvenile detention. Currently, there are 66 students in the program.
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