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    Teen suing Ja Morant asks to find sheriff’s office in contempt

    The case revolves around an alleged fight during a pickup game at Ja Morant’s house.

    By Ben Wheeler June 22, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Residents overwhelmingly want more police in Memphis

    Residents of the city and county overwhelmingly want more police officers in Memphis — and less than 2% want to see fewer police officers, according to an independent poll from The Daily Memphian.

    By Julia Baker June 22, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Mother of 4-year-old found dead was ‘afraid to come forth,’ lawyer says

    “We have to be with our kids through the good and the bad times and this so happens to be one of the bad times I need to be with my daughter,” Clayton Jackson, Brittney’s father said. 

    By Aarron Fleming June 21, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Community thinks crime is ‘much higher’ than 5 years ago

    The Daily Memphian commissioned a scientific poll to reveal both city and county residents' perceptions of local crime, and the results are in.

    By Aarron Fleming June 22, 2023
  • Public Safety

    MPD asks for body-camera upgrades, Tasers in new budget

    The technologies could help reduce human error, chief says. 

    By Ben Wheeler June 20, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    81 cars broken into overnight at Baptist DeSoto, nearby hotels

    “We take every precaution to minimize and deter theft and provide a safe campus for our patients, visitors and employees,” BMHCC public relations manager Kimberly Alexander said in a statement. “Unfortunately, we are not immune to crime.”

    By Beth Sullivan June 20, 2023
  • Public Safety

    DCS tried to take 4-year-old away, mom’s bail set at $500K

    Brittney Jackson has been charged with aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and making a false offense report in the death of Sequoia Samuels. 

    By Samuel Hardiman, Aarron Fleming, Ben Wheeler June 20, 2023
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    TBI: Local police, courts slow to submit criminal information for background checks

    The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says staffing, grants and tech upgrades would help it enter backlogged criminal information into the background-check system.

    By Ian Round June 19, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Person of interest in Young Dolph case killed

    The man, whose remains were found this week, was never charged in connection to the rapper’s death, but was named a person of interest in February 2022.

    By Ben Wheeler June 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Officer involved in Tyre Nichols case seeks to delay civil rights lawsuit

    A lawyer for the officer filed a motion to stay the lawsuit brought by Tyre Nichols’ estate and mother, arguing the proceedings could be prejudicial in the ongoing criminal case. 

    By Samuel Hardiman June 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Boyfriend of missing 4-year-old’s mother previously charged

    Jaylon Hobson, the boyfriend of missing 4-year-old Sequoia Samuels’ mother, was arrested in May for two felony charges prior to being arrested Friday, June 16.

    By Ben Wheeler June 19, 2023
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    Police believe 4-year-old died several weeks ago

    Public documents released Friday said Sequoia Samuels did not go missing Thursday, as first reported.

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    Boyfriend of missing 4-year-old’s mother previously charged

    By Aarron Fleming, Samuel Hardiman June 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    City of Memphis to host hiring event in Puerto Rico

    As part of the event, Memphis officials will look to recruit more police officers, as the department continues to hire toward its 2,500-officer target.

    By Ben Wheeler June 15, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Decertification delayed against Hemphill in Tyre Nichols’ death

    Action is delayed pending completion of a federal investigation. In the meantime, Hemphill will not be able to serve as a police officer anywhere in the state until he is removed from suspended status.

    By Ben Wheeler June 15, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Additional charges revealed for teen accused in ‘watermelon man’ killing

    Juvenile Court Magistrate Judge Mitzi Pollard read the additional charges during a Tuesday hearing and set a new hearing date. 

    By Aarron Fleming June 14, 2023
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    Changing teams: Public defenders drawn to prosecution

    Experts say it’s common for attorneys to start in the public defender’s office and venture into other, potentially higher-paying jobs, like the district attorney’s office. It is also common for public defenders to make the move when a progressive district attorney, such as Steve Mulroy, is elected. 

    By Julia Baker June 13, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Protesters demand ‘Justice for Jamil’ at Poplar and Highland

    Nearly 30 to 40 protesters gathered at Poplar Avenue and Highland Street on Friday to protest the alleged police brutality against Jamil Ibrahim after he called police about a bag of bullets he had found at his warehouse while cleaning, according to accounts from his family.

    By Julia Baker June 10, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Young Dolph suspect pleads guilty to accessory after the fact

    Jermarcus Johnson helped identify his half-brother as one of the shooters.

    By Julia Baker June 09, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    First female police chief in DeSoto County to serve Horn Lake

    The new police chief’s priorities include department recruitment and retention, an issue for police departments across the nation.

    By Beth Sullivan June 08, 2023
  • Germantown

    Germantown moves forward with new emergency call center

    Germantown plans to add a new call center north of its City Hall. The current space where dispatchers work was built in 1979.

    By Abigail Warren June 07, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Security conference set for houses of worship

    With increasing awareness and threats against houses of worship, Brown Missionary Baptist Church will present a seminar this weekend to help churches prepare for such activity.

    By Toni Lepeska June 07, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Plea deal for Young Dolph suspect expected Friday

    A prosecutor said Wednesday that the state added to Jermarcus Johnson’s charges three counts of accessory after the fact, a Class E Felony that could carry a sentence of one to six years.

    By Julia Baker June 07, 2023
  • Public Safety

    DA drops charges against three in alleged mistaken identity arrest

    A fourth man, Jamil Ibrahim, remains charged.

    By Aarron Fleming June 06, 2023
  • Public Safety

    DA’s office increased charges on man accused in golf course assault

    Wesley Caldwell, 23, was indicted June 1 on charges of criminal attempt of second degree murder and aggravated assault. He was previously charged with aggravated assault. 

    By Julia Baker June 06, 2023
  • Public Safety

    DA seeks adult transfer for teen accused in killing of ‘watermelon man’

    Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said during a press conference June 6 that his office has filed a notice of intent to seek a transfer for the teen charged with killing John Materna.

    By Julia Baker June 06, 2023

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