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    DA seeks adult transfer on teen suspect in slaying of Rev. Eason-Williams

    Miguel Andrade, 15, was charged with first-degree murder, murder in the perpetration of a robbery, especially aggravated robbery, carjacking and employment of a firearm during a dangerous felony.

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    Teen charged with murder in slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams

    Community mourns Rev. Autura Eason-Williams after carjacking death

    Sanford: Beloved faith leader’s murder should be catalyst to end gun violence

    By Julia Baker July 21, 2022
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    Teen charged with murder in slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams

    Miguel Andrade was captured Tuesday, July 19, along with the two other suspects, both juveniles.

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    Community mourns Rev. Autura Eason-Williams after carjacking death

    By Julia Baker July 21, 2022
  • State Government

    State Rep. Torrey Harris arrested for theft, assault in Nashville

    Harris was arrested after an argument with his ex-boyfriend. He maintained his innocence and expressed confidence the charges will be dropped.

    By Ian Round July 19, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Rash of car break-ins reported outside Midtown apartment complex

    The break-ins follow a larger pattern seen in the city, according to Memphis police. 

    By Shera Avi-Yonah July 22, 2022
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    Community mourns Rev. Autura Eason-Williams after carjacking death

    “She loved her family, her friends, her church and her community fiercely,” said Rev. Birgitte French, senior pastor of Colonial Park United Methodist Church. “She told the truth, but always in love. This is a devastating loss for all of us.”

    By David Waters, Julia Baker July 21, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Potential Downtown shooter planned to strike from his Chisca apartment

    Police said Elijah Hyman told them he planned to carry out a mass shooting of people leaving a concert at FedExForum and said he “wanted to shoot as many people as he could. Just like on TV.”

    By Julia Baker July 19, 2022
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    MPD’s fugitive team works to clean up the streets

    The unit became operational Feb. 22 as part of a crime-reduction strategy conceived by MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis. 

    By Julia Baker July 18, 2022
  • Public Safety

    MPD arrests man who made threats after Yo Gotti concert

    The suspect, who who was charged with commission of an act of terrorism, was taken for medical treatment and evaluation.

    By Alicia Davidson July 16, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Disbarred Memphis lawyer hauls in big pay from political candidates

    Former lawyer Bret Thompson was disbarred in 1996 for stealing client funds. He’s been repeatedly convicted since then for posing as a lawyer and stealing from “clients.” But as his list of victims grows, judges and other candidates pay him thousands of dollars as a political consultant.

    By Marc Perrusquia July 13, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Council blocks additional funding to enforce state abortion laws

    The resolution by council member JB Smiley, who is also seeking the Democratic nomination for Tennessee governor, calls on county law-enforcement officials not to enforce state abortion law. 

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    City Council approves Frayser expansion of manufactured housing

    City attorney ready to make recommendation on energy consultant for TVA-MLGW debate

    By Bill Dries July 12, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Deputies end barricade situation in Northaven, suspect deceased

    The department’s Multi-Agency Gang Unit was executing a warrant attempt at a house in the 4000 block of Breckenwood Drive when a suspect shot at the officers from inside the residence. 

    By Julia Baker July 11, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Suspect identified in shooting of MPD officer

    The officer was transported to Regional One Health in critical condition and was later upgraded to a critical but stable condition. The suspect was taken into custody.

    By Alicia Davidson, Jasmine McCraven July 10, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Juvenile Court Clerk candidate arrested for theft of campaign signs

    Janeen Gordon reported that her opponent in the primary elections, Stephanie Gatewood, stole a campaign sign and later posted a photo of the sign on Facebook. 

    By Julia Baker July 08, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Billy Ray Turner sentenced on additional counts in Lorenzen Wright murder

    Billy Ray Turner will serve concurrent 25-year sentences in addition to a life sentence he is already serving for his involvement in the 2010 murder of former Memphis Grizzlies player Lorenzen Wright. 

    By Julia Baker July 08, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Suspect who ran over Sheriff’s deputy charged with attempted murder

    A sheriff’s deputy responding to a shooting in Cordova was struck struck him with his car, causing the deputy to be carried away on the hood of the vehicle.

    By Julia Baker July 06, 2022
  • Public Safety

    U.S. Marshals catch 122 fugitives in 30 days in Memphis

    Law enforcement officials said those arrested include fugitives, sex offenders and violent criminals wanted in Memphis and Shelby County. 

    By Julia Baker July 06, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Gubernatorial candidate calls on local law enforcement to make abortion low priority

    The proposal is a response to the recent ban on abortions in Tennessee following the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

    By Julia Baker July 06, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Crime Crisis: Domestic violence offenders not all the same

    In the third and final installment of The Daily Memphian’s series on domestic violence: What do offenders have in common? How are they different? Can we tell when violence is about to escalate? Is there hope offenders can change? And can the problem be brought under control?

    By Don Wade July 07, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Sheriff’s deputy run over by suspect, not seriously injured

    At the request of the District Attorney’s office, TBI is investigating the incident.

    By Julia Baker July 05, 2022
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    Stylish streetwear, sneakers attract wrong kind of attention

    Within the subculture of streetwear, exclusive sneakers and T-shirts can be worth hundreds of dollars. But that can also make the popular items a target for thieves.

    By Jasmine McCraven, Julia Baker July 06, 2022
  • Public Safety

    MPD graduates 70 recruits; ‘truth in sentencing’ kicks in

    Another class of 100 recruits will soon go through the training academy.

    By Julia Baker July 07, 2022
  • Public Safety

    TBI apologizes for multiple Blue Alerts, says feedback helps shape system

    Residents said they were woken up in the early hours of June 29 by multiple loud alerts informing them to be on the lookout for one of the two suspects accused of shooting officers in separate incidents. 

    By Julia Baker July 01, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Harris announces launch of Council on Gun Safety

    The council will be made up of youths and adults in the community, local government officials, health care and law enforcement.

    By Julia Baker June 30, 2022
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    Data shows number of traffic-related arrests increased in 2022

    “For the first six months of the year, the Memphis Police Department has made more drag racing arrests than they made in 2019 and 2020,” MPD Deputy Chief Paul Wright said. 

    By Julia Baker June 30, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Crime Crisis: Despite tighter laws, scourge of domestic violence rolls on

    In the second part of The Daily Memphian’s three-part series on domestic violence, we take a look at the complexities in getting cases to effectively move through the judicial system to a fair, safe conclusion.

    By Don Wade July 07, 2022

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