MPD launches program to address juvenile behavior Downtown
Juveniles are “cruising aggressively, playing loud music, hanging out of vehicle windows while in motion, aggressive panhandling, breaking into cars and stealing motor vehicles” Downtown, said Donald Crowe, assistant chief of police (right). Memphis Police chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis is at left. (The Daily Memphian files)
According to MPD officials, the department has received an “influx” of calls regarding juveniles gathering Downtown and participating in “unacceptable behavior,” including murders.
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Memphis Police DepartmentJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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