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    A primer: How Shelby County Juvenile Court works

    In this installment of “Minor Offenders, Major Offenses,” we answer some of the basic questions about Juvenile Court and its basic responsibilities. Because, despite it being a court of record, “there is little standardization in juvenile court size, case management procedures and court administrative practices” across the state. 

    By Bill Dries March 20, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Police searching for person of interest in Shea Grauer killing

    Surveillance footage shows an individual wearing a baseball cap with a dark hoodie pulled over his head, light pants and light shoes. 

    By Julia Baker March 13, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Poplar-White Station Library reopens

    The library had been closed since Feb. 2, when Memphis Police Department officer Geoffrey Redd was shot there.

    By Julia Baker March 13, 2023
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    Third of all SCORPION officers had infractions

    The Daily Memphian has identified all 56 MPD officers who were a part of SCORPION, the now disbanded unit whose officers were criminally charged with the death of Tyre Nichols. One local law enforcement leader says the stats show MPD needs more rigid hiring practices. 

    By Ben Wheeler March 13, 2023
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    ‘Not in the best condition': Tennessee looks to replace youth detention center

    As part of our “Minor Offenders, Major Offenses” series, The Daily Memphian takes a look at Tennessee’s only state-run, hardware-secure juvenile detention facility currently in use. Wilder Youth Development Center opened in 1971, and various officials say it needs to either be replaced or expanded. 

    By Ian Round March 20, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Data shows juvenile charges climbed 30% in 2022 from year before

    The number of delinquent charges against juveniles in Memphis and Shelby County increased 30.3% in 2022 from the year before, according to data from the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission. 

    By Julia Baker March 10, 2023
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    Here’s how Tennessee lawmakers plan to target juvenile crime this session

    In this installment of “Minor Offenders, Major Offenses,” we look at how lawmakers intend to build on the mandatory-minimum “truth in sentencing” law with bills that treat juveniles as adults in more circumstances. Many of the tough-on-crime proposals pivot from former Gov. Bill Haslam’s moderate juvenile justice reform effort in 2018.

    By Ian Round March 20, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    GloRilla concert stampede claims third victim

    Aisha Stephens, 35, of Syracuse, New York, died after being injured in a stampede after a weekend concert by the rapper GloRilla in western New York state.

    By The Associated Press March 10, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    ‘Trying to survive:’ Chronic absenteeism, more than truancy, concerning to local educators

    In the latest from our “Minor Offenders, Major Offenses” series on juvenile crime, criminalizing students for frequently missing school can actually make things worse: “You label a kid as delinquent, you actually create a future criminal.”

    By Aarron Fleming March 23, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    City makes case to dismiss Alicia Franklin lawsuit

    The lawsuit filed by Alicia Franklin alleges negligence by the city regarding her alleged September 2021 sexual assault by Cleotha Henderson, aka Abston.

    By Alicia Davidson March 08, 2023
  • Germantown

    Teens involved in attempted Germantown kidnapping face additional charges

    Two teens facing aggravated kidnapping charges in connection with an attempted abduction at Saddle Creek face additional offenses in separate cases.

    By Abigail Warren March 08, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Judge delays release of additional Tyre Nichols video footage

    The 20 hours of additional video related to Tyre Nichols’ beating will no longer be released Wednesday, March 8, after a judge signed off on a motion ordering that the release be delayed.

    By Julia Baker March 08, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    After Tyre Nichols’ death, DOJ will create nationwide guide on special police units

    The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday it will create a nationwide guide on special police units after Tyre Nichols’ death in Memphis. 

    By Samuel Hardiman March 08, 2023
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    ‘The kids that did this to us’: Juveniles driving car crimes higher

    A large part of the area’s current juvenile crime issue centers on car thefts and thefts of property from vehicles.

    Related stories:

    Minor Offenders, Major Offenses

    No ‘more pressing’ issue in Memphis community than juvenile crime

    By Julia Baker March 24, 2023
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    Violence intervention must be a ‘team sport,’ crime researcher says

    Violence intervention, several national experts said at a conference Monday in Memphis, requires much communication and collaboration if success is to be achieved and sustained. 

    By Don Wade March 08, 2023
  • Metro

    Additional Nichols video to be released Wednesday, internal investigation complete

    The entire 20 hours of the remaining video and audio of the Tyre Nichols case is set for release Wednesday afternoon, March 8.

    By Julia Baker March 07, 2023
  • Metro

    Minor Offenders, Major Offenses: A series by The Daily Memphian

    The Daily Memphian has been working to dive deeper into the pressing issue of juvenile crime. It’s complex and uncomfortable, with outsize effects on the city, its citizens and its very future.

    By Jane Donahoe March 20, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    No ‘more pressing’ issue in Memphis community than juvenile crime

    In the 1980s, juvenile offenses were mostly crimes like shoplifting, petty theft and auto thefts. Now, children currently held in detention are accused of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, carjacking, rape of a child and other crimes.

    Related stories:

    Minor Offenders, Major Offenses: A series by The Daily Memphian

    By Julia Baker March 23, 2023
  • Elections

    In mayoral bid, J.W. Gibson aims to strike balance between crime and police reform

    The business and philanthropic leader kicked off his mayoral bid Monday, March 6, in South Memphis straddling the issues of crime and police reform.

    By Bill Dries March 06, 2023
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    Memphis Allies’ mission to reduce gun violence will take time and patience

    It’s difficult to measure success when there’s no way to quantify violence that doesn’t occur, but those behind the Memphis Allies initiative believe their lofty goals are worth the effort.

    By Don Wade March 06, 2023
  • Behind The Headlines

    Bill Gibbons and Buddy Chapman discuss policing and crime on ‘Behind the Headlines’

    Gibbons is executive director of the University of Memphis Public Safety Institute and leads Memphis Shelby Crime Commission. Former Memphis Police Department director Chapman is executive director of CrimeStoppers.

    By Julia Baker March 03, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Nashville DA releases video footage of Gershun Freeman’s death

    The Shelby County District Attorney General’s office recused itself from the Gershun Freeman investigation, and on Feb. 17, Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk’s Office took over.

    By Julia Baker March 03, 2023
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    SCORPION traffic stop data shines a light on the former unit

    The Nichols case has intensified the national debate on using highly aggressive tactics to battle violent crime and the pretexts that are often used. Most of the stops identified and mapped out by The Daily Memphian were made in the most impoverished areas of the city.

    By Ben Wheeler March 02, 2023
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    Court orders forger to pay Memphis artist Nancy Cheairs $2.1M

    The court allowed the highest penalty based on the level of fraud.

    By Jane Roberts March 06, 2023
  • State Government

    Two detained while protesting drag show ban

    The protests of proposed state laws that would outlaw drag various forms of drag shows came as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee attended the Wednesday, March 1, opening of the Whitehaven YMCA.

    Related story: 

    Back in the swim of things: $11.5M YMCA opens in Whitehaven

    By Bill Dries March 03, 2023

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