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  • Premium Criminal Justice

    ‘To save lives, you’ve got to try to intervene.’

    Youth Villages’ Memphis Allies outreach program officials “lost sleep” over Ezekiel Kelly, who was indicted for charges connected to the September 2022 shooting spree. Now, they hope to rescue others like him while they still can.

    By Don Wade March 06, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Poplar-White Station Library partially reopens

    The library branch has been closed since MPD officer Geoffrey Redd was shot after responding to an altercation at the branch on Feb. 2. 

    By Kylah Strickland-Paige February 25, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Suspects in the Whitehaven shootings out on bond

    Julius Freeman and Ladarius Marion, now both out on bond, are suspects in the shootings at and near Live Lounge on Sunday, Feb. 19.

    By Julia Baker February 23, 2023
  • Premium Criminal Justice

    Tyre Nichols’ death could cost Memphis taxpayers millions

    The expected civil lawsuit in the Tyre Nichols case means taxpayers could pay a significant sum. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 23, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Slain MPD Officer Geoffrey Redd spent life looking to serve

    He taught Sunday school and is remembered by at least one officer as a kind, caring person who knew how to talk to citizens.

    By Jane Roberts February 22, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Former SCORPION supervisor had troubled past

    Memphis Police Department commanders gave Lt. Dewayne Smith a sensitive assignment — overseeing members of the controversial SCORPION unit — despite a checkered past that included giving unreliable testimony in a federal drug case.

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    Additional Nichols’ video could be released, city attorney says

    By Marc Perrusquia February 22, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Nearly 2,000 cars have been reported stolen in 2023

    Crime stats reviewed by Memphis City Council members on Tuesday, Feb. 21, show 15-year-olds are the largest group by age of those arrested for car thefts.

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    Mass car break-ins in parking lots have locals talking — and posting

    With car thefts up 138%, here’s how you can prevent it

    By Bill Dries February 21, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Additional Nichols’ video could be released, city attorney says

    City Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Sink says disciplinary hearings for the last four officers cited for violating police policy should conclude Wednesday, Feb. 22. and video may be released to the public along with other officers’ records.

    By Bill Dries February 21, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Teen accused in Rev. Eason-Williams killing out on bond

    Miguel Andrade, 15, the accused shooter in Eason-Williams’ death, posted a $200,000 bond Wed, Feb. 15.

    By Julia Baker March 22, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Second suspect charged in Whitehaven shootings

    Ladarius Marion, 21, is charged with second-degree murder, five counts of attempted second-degree murder, and five counts of employment of a weapon during a dangerous felony.

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    Arrest made in Whitehaven shootings

    City council weighs special-use permit for Whitehaven bar after Sunday shooting

    By Julia Baker February 21, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    City council weighs special-use permit for Whitehaven bar after Sunday shooting

    The owner of the Whitehaven bar that was one of two connected shooting scenes where a total of 13 people were shot — one of whom died — Sunday, Feb. 19, is before the Memphis City Council Tuesday, Feb. 21, seeking a special-use permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages.

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    Arrest made in Whitehaven shootings

    By Bill Dries February 20, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Beauty Shop manager killed in shooting, friend recalls what happened

    Kevin “Shea” Grauer, 55, worked at Karen Carrier’s Beauty Shop in Cooper-Young for 18 years; Carrier called Grauer her “beacon of light.” Friend Duncan Aiken shares what happened the night Grauer died.

    By Jennifer Biggs, Julia Baker February 21, 2023
  • Metro

    Arrest made in Whitehaven shootings

    Memphis police have made one arrest in the Whitehaven shootings that occurred early Sunday, Feb. 19, and left one person dead and at least 10 people injured.

    By Aarron Fleming, Julia Baker February 21, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    With car thefts up 138%, here’s how you can prevent it

    Kias, Hyundais and Infinities are among the most targeted vehicles, according to Memphis police.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 20, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Mass car break-ins in parking lots have locals talking — and posting

    Car break-ins are up 41% compared to this time last year, according to Memphis Police Department data. 

    By Jasmine McCraven February 20, 2023
  • Metro

    Police officer in Poplar-White Station Library shooting dies

    Geoffrey Redd, the Memphis police officer wounded in the Feb. 2 Poplar-White Station Library shooting has died. 

    By Julia Baker February 18, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Gershun Freeman’s family seeks Justice Department investigation

    Gershun Freeman’s family members and their attorneys are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate his Oct. 5 death while he was detained at the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar Ave.

    By Julia Baker February 17, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Gunman shoots and kills ex-wife, five others in Arkabutla, Mississippi

    The Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance told local news outlets the killings occurred at a convenience store and two homes.

    By The Associated Press February 18, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Civic leaders call for Justice Department inquiry into MPD

    Twenty-three Memphis leaders say the death of Tyre Nichols indicates deeper problems with the police department, and criticizes Mayor Jim Strickland’s administration.

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    Five officers indicted in Tyre Nichols' death plead not guilty to murder

    Ex-SCORPION officers transferred to MPD’s Organized Crime Unit

    By Bill Dries February 18, 2023
  • Metro

    Five officers indicted in Tyre Nichols’ death plead not guilty to murder

    All five defendants — Tadarrius Bean, 24; Demetrius Haley, 30; Emmitt Martin III, 30; Desmond Mills Jr., 32; and Justin Smith, 28 — posted bail within two days of being booked. 

    By Julia Baker February 17, 2023
  • Metro

    Ex-SCORPION officers transferred to MPD’s Organized Crime Unit

    Though SCORPION already was affiliated with MPD’s larger Organized Crime Unit, all 35 of those officers were transferred to other parts of OCU.

    By Marc Perrusquia February 17, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Students, educators rally for Tyre Nichols

    Cars honked as organizers and community members from all walks of life — senior citizens, students and working class professionals, Black, white, Asian and Hispanic — shared their hopes for social justice, change and moving forward.

    By Kylah Strickland-Paige February 16, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    Two shot, a third suffers ‘medical episode’ at Wolfchase Galleria

    Officers found two male shooting victims. One was transported to Regional One Health in critical condition and the other was transported to St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett in non-critical condition.

    By Julia Baker February 16, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    New facts in death of Shelby County Jail inmate emerge

    Gershun Freeman’s family and their representatives are sharing new details about Freeman’s October death while in custody at the Shelby County Jail. Meanwhile, attorneys, activists and family members are calling for further action into Freeman’s case.

    By Julia Baker, Alicia Davidson February 17, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

    MPD to give away 800 free steering wheel locks at local precincts

    The Memphis Police Department hosted a wheel lock event in October 2022 at its Austin Peay Station. This giveaway is for Kia, Hyundai and Infiniti car owners only.

    By Alicia Davidson February 17, 2023

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