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    A timeline of accused Huey’s gunman’s recent arrests

    Chase Harris, 19, has racked up charges for events dating back to December, and he also has a juvenile delinquent history that includes three alleged acts involving deadly weapons.

    By Julia Baker May 28, 2023
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    Sheriff’s office must comply with subpoena in Morant case, judge rules

    The suit comes from a July 2022 incident at the Memphis Grizzlies star’s home in Eads, where a pickup basketball game turned sour and allegedly resulted in an altercation between Morant and his guest, Joshua Holloway.

    By Aarron Fleming May 26, 2023
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    Judge Melissa Boyd temporarily stepping away from bench due to illness

    A senior judge is likely to be appointed to handle the court’s docket in Boyd’s absence.

    By Julia Baker May 26, 2023
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    FBI confirms search warrant for Ford family home

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation served a court-authorized search warrant at an address associated with Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. Thursday morning.

    By Ben Wheeler, Samuel Hardiman, Bill Dries May 25, 2023
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    Man accused in Huey’s shooting indicted and back in custody

    The indictment was obtained Tuesday, according to court records. Harris is indicted on charges of theft of property $10,000-$60,000 and theft of property $2,500-$10,000.

    By Julia Baker May 25, 2023
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    Deputies conduct wellness check on Ja Morant

    The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to The Daily Memphian deputies conducted a wellness check on Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant on Wednesday after social media posts raised concern.

    By Drew Hill May 24, 2023
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    MPD reverses decision on youth curfew center

    ”We don’t have the capacity to pick up children and take them where they need to go,” Davis said, after announcing that the Greenlaw Community Center won’t be used to hold curfew breakers.

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    MPD to share Greenlaw Community Center with city parks department.

    By Julia Baker May 24, 2023
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    MPD to share Greenlaw Community Center with city parks department

    The Parks and Recreation Department’s website shows that open youth and adult gyms currently operate out of the center. MPD will also run its ongoing community programming from the center. 

    By Julia Baker May 23, 2023
  • Public Safety

    U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecuting 26 people for gun crimes with ‘switches’

    Switches, small steel or plastic squares that affix to a semi-automatic weapon and engage the firing pin, can make a gun capable of firing dozens of rounds of ammunition in seconds. 

    By Julia Baker May 22, 2023
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    Tony Allen pleads guilty in health care fraud case

    Tony Allen pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud, according to court documents. 

    By Drew Hill May 22, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Judge pushes decision on release of more Tyre Nichols evidence

    The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press on March 17 filed the motion to intervene in State of Tennessee v. Haley and the other defendants in the Tyre Nichols case.

    By Julia Baker May 19, 2023
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    Calkins: Ja Morant has the chance to cut gun violence in Memphis. Here is the plan.

    “Whenever Morant returns, and no matter what sort of discipline he serves, he should consider embracing a new role as a spokesperson against guns and gun violence.”

    By Geoff Calkins May 19, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Memphis police town hall addresses youth, crime, access, education

    The “Critical Conversations” in-person and livestreamed town hall series is just one of three new or renewed police efforts to reach the public. 

    By Julia Baker May 17, 2023
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    Tyre Nichols lawsuit is ‘elephant in the room’ during City Council budget hearings

    City attorney Jennifer Sink says a settlement should be discussed during a private attorney-client meeting. 

    By Samuel Hardiman May 18, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Memphis Police Department lieutenant accused of rape pleads guilty

    He has been out on bond since Nov. 14, 2019, the day he was booked.

    By Julia Baker May 17, 2023
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    MPD to interact with the community through town halls, podcasts

    The initiatives are part of an effort to address the issue of crime in Memphis and discuss solutions to move the city forward, according to a press release.

    By Julia Baker May 16, 2023
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    Stolen truck with Calvary’s organ parts found, but many pipes still missing

    The 26-foot Penske truck, loaded with 2,000 pipes from Calvary Episcopal Church’s organ, was stolen over the weekend.

    Related story: 

    Calvary lost 2,000 organ pipes in rental truck theft over weekend

    By Jane Roberts May 17, 2023
  • Public Safety

    ADAs told not to prosecute adults under 21 for having a gun without a permit

    “In Tennessee, those ages 18-20 can carry a handgun without a permit, and without fear of prosecution from the state attorney general’s office or citation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol,” reads an email to ADAs from Ernest Brooks II, associate deputy district attorney and senior policy adviser in the DA’s office. 

    By Julia Baker May 17, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Memphis police narrative details Tug’s shooting incident

    Memphis Police Department officers responded to an aggravated assault at the restaurant, 51 Harbor Town Square, where multiple shots had been fired, according to an incident report narrative. 

    By Julia Baker May 15, 2023
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    Calvary lost 2,000 organ pipes in rental truck theft over weekend

    Truck was parked overnight on Adams Avenue at Second Street.

    By Jane Roberts May 15, 2023
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    Man accused in Huey’s shooting out of jail again

    Chase Harris, who posted bail Wednesday for his alleged involvement in the Huey’s shooting and two car burglaries, was arrested Friday after being linked to an April 2 car theft.

    By Julia Baker May 13, 2023
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    Public shootings magnify Memphis crime issue

    In the last three months, the Memphis area has experienced several shootings in public places, including Beale Street, Live Lounge in Whitehaven, Huey’s in East Memphis and Prive near Hickory Hill.

    By Julia Baker May 13, 2023
  • Public Safety

    DA’s office to seek pretrial detention for Huey’s shooting suspect

    The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office posted a tweet Friday stating they are seeking pretrial detention for a suspect in an April 30 shooting at Huey’s and multiple unrelated thefts. 

    By Julia Baker May 13, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Alleged conspirator in Young Dolph killing out on bond

    Hernandez Govan had a $90,000 bail set Thursday in Shelby County Criminal Court Division VII Judge Lee Coffee’s courtroom.

    By Julia Baker May 12, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Criminal Court judge Melissa Boyd receives public reprimand

    A public release of the reprimand, dated May 8, states Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge A. Melissa Boyd has solicited resources and cash donations on Facebook to benefit a school. 

    By Julia Baker May 11, 2023

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