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    Man suing MPD for wrongful arrest as teen

    A man wrongfully accused as a teen of murder is now suing the Memphis Police Department for $5 million.

    By Aarron Fleming April 21, 2025
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    Memphis police investigate mass shooting in Medical District

    Five people were shot, one fatally, in a shooting in the Medical District April 19. 

    By Aarron Fleming April 22, 2025
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    Inmate deaths at Shelby County Jail outnumber other Tennessee counties

    The jail is more packed than it has been in at least five years, and amid the crowding, more inmates are being placed on suicide watch, according to Shelby County Sheriff’s Office data.

    By Aarron Fleming April 20, 2025
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    Former DA wants to uncover ‘bottlenecks’ in Criminal Court system

    Investigators behind a new criminal justice report talked about a way to change how cases move through the courts.

    By Bill Dries April 19, 2025
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    Meet the City of Memphis’ new public safety adviser

    Darren Goods is a veteran former Memphis police officer who, before his retirement, was part of the police brass, including leading several specialized units that focused on violent crime.

    By Bill Dries April 19, 2025
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    Charges dismissed for codefendant in Rhodes student killing

    Charges against Lori Frye, the codefendant charged in the 2021 death of Andew “Drew” Rainer, were dropped Monday, April 14.

    By Aarron Fleming April 15, 2025
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    Shooting death of teenager Downtown spotlights violent week

    Sunday’s shooting underscored a troubling week for gun violence in Memphis. There have been nine murders over the past seven days, according to the city’s Weekly Crime Trends report.

    By Aarron Fleming, Bill Dries April 14, 2025
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    Gun violence strategies working, despite mass shooting

    K. Durell Cowan, founder of Heal 901, said that, in spite of a mass shooting this week in Hickory Hill, the “proof is in the numbers” that gun violence prevention is working.

    By Aarron Fleming April 11, 2025
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    Bond increased for woman charged with neglect of adults in bus

    Bernice Jarrett is charged with one count of aggravated neglect of a vulnerable person and five counts of neglect of a vulnerable person.

    By Aarron Fleming April 11, 2025
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    Hernando DeSoto Bridge lit purple and orange for crime victims

    The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office held a special lighting ceremony Thursday, April 10, in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

    By Aarron Fleming April 11, 2025
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    Woman charged with neglect of adults in bus had caregiving background

    Woman charged with several counts of neglect of a vulnerable person used to own a business with her ex-husband to care for “mentally and physically disabled individuals.”

    By Jody Callahan April 10, 2025
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    Missing 5-year-old boy found dead

    A 5-year-old boy with autism who went missing Wednesday afternoon was found dead Thursday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

    By Jody Callahan April 10, 2025
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    Six shot, one killed in Hickory Hill, Memphis police say

    One person was killed and five others injured Wednesday afternoon when gunfire rang out at a meeting of Memphis Allies, a group meant to prevent gun violence.

    By Jody Callahan April 10, 2025
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    Woman charged after six people found living in van

    In a strange story, a woman has been arrested after stopping in Memphis on an apparent trip from Texas to Virginia after six disabled adults were found living in deplorable conditions on the bus she drove.

    By Jody Callahan April 09, 2025
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    Former inmate oversight board chair pleads guilty to rape

    The former board chair of the state’s inmate oversight board will serve no jail time as long she doesn’t violate the conditions of her diversion. 

    By Aarron Fleming April 08, 2025
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    Man shot Friday night Downtown, MPD says

    The second Downtown shooting in recent weeks occurred near Front Street and Court Avenue, Memphis Police Department says. 

    By Aarron Fleming April 07, 2025
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    Man accused in 2021 killing of Rhodes student pleads guilty

    Rhodes College student Andrew Rainer’s family packed the courtroom Monday with about 15 members present including his parents.

    By Aarron Fleming April 07, 2025
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    Pedestrian fatalities rising after two years of decline

    Stephen Davis was one of 15 pedestrians who have been fatally struck by cars in Shelby County so far this year, marking an uptick in the disturbing trend after two years of notable declines.

    By Aarron Fleming April 07, 2025
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    Woman accused of shooting Ricky Floyd did not know him, her attorney says

    A woman accused of killing a local pastor last month did not know him prior to their altercation, according to her attorney. 

    By Aarron Fleming April 02, 2025
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    Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Shelby Farms indicted for first-degree murder

    Jackson Hopper remains in the Shelby County Jail without bond.

    By Jody Callahan April 02, 2025
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    Memphis Police Department withdraws from accreditation agency

    MPD is no longer certified by the multinational organization that ensures its affiliate agencies meet standards on hiring practices, patrol strategies and more. 

    By Aarron Fleming April 01, 2025
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    Inmate dead after being found unresponsive at Shelby County Jail

    Courtney Berry is the fifth inmate to die this year. 

    By Aarron Fleming April 01, 2025
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    Wing Guru owner Billy Richmond indicted

    The owner of a popular Memphis wing restaurant chain has been indicted for theft and tax fraud, local court records show. 

    By Aarron Fleming April 01, 2025
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    Downtown shooting suspect found dead in Houston

    The shooting killed a Memphis rapper and wounded a Houston rapper.

    By Aarron Fleming March 31, 2025
  • State Government

    Taylor changing strategy to oust Mulroy

    State Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Eads, and Senate leaders are asking the Tennessee Supreme Court to appoint a panel outside the legislature to investigate Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy. 

    By Bill Dries March 28, 2025

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