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    ‘Slow and painful nightmare’ ends — without closure — for Phil Trenary’s family

    “My father wasn’t spared, but, unfortunately, the legal system has spared you,” said Phil Trenary’s son, Pearce Trenary, during a sentencing hearing for Quandarius Richardson. “Today marks the end of a long, painful case.”

    By Julia Baker May 20, 2024
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    County Commission to get legal advice on cutting unfilled Sheriff’s Office positions

    The County Commission has several Shelby County Sheriff’s Office items to vote on Monday, from emergency money for new jail door locks to calling for collaboration on what happens next at the juvenile detention center on Old Getwell Road.

    By Bill Dries May 19, 2024
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    City of Memphis releases two online crime-data dashboards

    The Weekly Crime Trend Report and the Crime Analytics Dashboard track Memphis Police Department data. Soon, the city intends on adding data from other entities, such as the court systems and the Shelby County DA’s Office.

    By Julia Baker May 17, 2024
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    Cleotha Abston sentenced for 2021 rape

    Abston, 40, waived his right to a sentencing hearing and agreed to the 80-year sentence in Shelby County Criminal Court Division 7 Judge Lee Coffee’s courtroom Friday, May 17. 

    By Julia Baker May 19, 2024
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    Trial delayed for two accused in Young Dolph murder

    Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith both face charges including first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder for the 2021 killing Memphis rapper Young Dolph.

    By Aarron Fleming May 16, 2024
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    Second man charged in Phil Trenary’s murder pleads guilty

    The second defendant in the killing of Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Phil Trenary agreed to a plea deal Thursday, May 16.

    By Julia Baker May 16, 2024
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    Memphis is going into debt to keep MPD body cams

    The City of Memphis plans to issue up to $54 million in debt over five years to pay for police body-worn cameras, video storage and the capability that the cameras automatically start recording when an officer draws their weapon. 

    By Samuel Hardiman May 15, 2024
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    ‘Call Me Director': Buddy Chapman recalls MPD reforms at book signing

    Buddy Chapman looked back on his time as MPD director from 1976 to 1983 during a book signing event for his newly published book, “Call Me Director: Memoir of a Police Reformer.” 

    By Julia Baker May 14, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Two former MPD officers indicted in fatal crash

    Marquavius Williams, 31, and Ontarian Malone, 27, were indicted April 9 on six counts of leaving the scene of an accident and six counts of official misconduct.

    By Julia Baker May 14, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Conviction for man in murders of woman and infant son

    A local man will serve two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the 2019 murders of his infant child and the child’s mother. 

    By Aarron Fleming, Julia Baker May 13, 2024
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    Trauma therapy ‘transformational work’ at 201 Poplar

    Peer-guided healing circles inside the Shelby County Jail helps participating detainees work through trauma, become positive role models and learn to trust in the possibility of healing.

    By Julia Baker May 13, 2024
  • Public Safety

    County establishes temporary Juvenile Court spaces

    Locations in existing Shelby County government office buildings include the Walter L. Bailey Jr. Criminal Justice Center, Shelby County Courthouse and the Shelby County Youth Justice & Education Center.

    By Julia Baker May 12, 2024
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    Two hospitalized after shooting near Whitehaven Kroger

    Memphis Police Department said the shooting occurred among several vendors selling Mother’s Day gifts like purses, gift baskets and pillows in the parking lot on Shelby Drive near Elvis Presley Boulevard.

    By Julia Baker May 10, 2024
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    Officer shot suspect after Raleigh stabbing, TBI says

    A Memphis Police Department officer shot and killed a suspect while responding to a domestic violence call on Dumbarton Road early Friday morning, May 10.

    By Aarron Fleming May 10, 2024
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    New law barring bail affordability calculator is on the books — and in use

    A new law bars judicial commissioners from using an ability-to-pay calculator when setting initial bail, but it does not prevent the consideration of defendants’ financial conditions. Critics say the law is confusing and ultimately unconstitutional.

    By Aarron Fleming May 10, 2024
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    Beale Street security tabs out before last call

    The Downtown Memphis Commission uses security checkpoints on Beale Street on the weekends. But that private security does not screen patrons all night, every night. Security checkpoints come down at some point, while some bars are still open.

    By Aarron Fleming May 09, 2024
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    Former MPD officer federally indicted for 2021 killing

    On Jan. 5, 2021, while Patric Ferguson while was on duty, he allegedly kidnapped and fatally shot Robert Howard in the head.

    By Julia Baker May 09, 2024
  • Public Safety

    MPD’s Davis updates council on Orange Mound shooting

    Interim Chief C.J. Davis told the Memphis City Council public-safety committee that the department has arrested an undisclosed number of people who attended the block party.

    By Julia Baker May 07, 2024
  • Public Safety

    2017 drag racing case still in limbo

    Accused drag racer Cordero Ragland appeared in court Tuesday to see if he’s fit to stand trial for what was ultimately a fatal crash, but a judge asked for more information. 

    By Jody Callahan May 07, 2024
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    New rule would close gun loophole, if state AGs lawsuit doesn’t overturn it

    According to a statement from Tennessee AG Jonathan Skrmetti, he believes the new ATF rule imposes too much of a regulatory burden on people “who occasionally sell or trade a firearm.” 

    By Jody Callahan May 07, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Grand jury indicts Hebrew school shooting suspect

    The man accused in a summer 2023 shooting at Margolin Hebrew Academy has been indicted in the case.

    By Julia Baker May 06, 2024
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    Fatal drag racing case remains unresolved after 7 years

    More than seven years after Cordero Ragland was charged with drag racing after ramming his Dodge Charger into an SUV, he will be back in court Tuesday, May 7. 

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    3 years after death, drag racing is poised to become felony

    By Jody Callahan May 06, 2024
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    3 years after death, drag racing is poised to become felony

    One Memphis woman said she doesn’t think people understand how dangerous drag racing is, but she and her family know it all too well. 

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    Fatal drag racing case remains unresolved after 7 years

    By Jody Callahan May 06, 2024
  • Public Safety

    201 Poplar fire injures inmates, highlights old facility and staff issues

    Four inmates at the Shelby County Jail were noncritically injured just before 10 p.m. Friday night after objects were set on fire and thrown in a housing unit.

    By Aarron Fleming May 04, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Former Kroger security guard convicted of first-degree murder

    Shelby County Criminal Court Division 8 Judge Chris Craft sentenced Livingston to life in prison after the verdict was read Friday, May 3.

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    Jury begins deliberation in Kroger security guard’s murder trial

    By Julia Baker May 06, 2024

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