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  • Update Public Safety

    Vehicle located, one person detained in Fletcher case; Family releases statement

    “We want to start by thanking everyone for their prayers and outpouring of support,” said Mike Keeney, uncle of Eliza Fletcher. “Liza has touched the hearts of many people, and it shows.”

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    TBI, FBI join Memphis police in missing woman investigation

    MPD records show 100 reported kidnappings per year in Memphis

    By Alicia Davidson, Julia Baker September 04, 2022
  • Public Safety

    MPD records show 100 reported kidnappings per year in Memphis, although actual number is much lower

    There have been 68 reported kidnappings or abductions in Memphis this year, although actual incidents are much lower than the reported number.

    By Julia Baker September 03, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Judge Bernice Donald recognized with Sandra Day O’Connor Award

    Memphis law graduate Bernice Donald has been awarded the 2022 Sandra Day O’Connor Award from The National Judicial College for exemplary service and commitment to justice as embodied in the NJC’s Core values.

    By Alicia Davidson September 02, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Three suspects charged in shooting of officer

    Keyon Moore, Zancarrion Johnson and Kayvus Jones have been charged in connection with the shooting. 

    By Julia Baker September 01, 2022
  • Public Safety

    District Attorney-elect Steve Mulroy urges patience at swearing-in ceremony

    Mulroy, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich in the Aug. 4 general election.

    By Julia Baker August 31, 2022
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    Incoming Juvenile Court judge names chief magistrate

    Native Memphian Aftan Strong will lead the group of judges that will hear cases on a daily basis in the court.

    By Bill Dries August 31, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Officer shot by suspect released from hospital

    The shooting occurred at the corner of Horn Lake Road and Horn Lake Cove in Southwest Memphis.

    By Julia Baker August 31, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Memphis singer charged with attempted murder

    Bolton was scheduled to perform at the Halloran Centre Saturday, Sept. 3, alongside Charisse and Courtney Little. A spokesperson for the theater group said the promoter hosting the event notified them Monday, Aug. 29, that Bolton’s performance has been canceled.

    By Julia Baker August 29, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Judge orders no new tenants for Peppertree for next four months

    The city filed in Federal Court this past month following two elevated walkways collapsing and a fire that burned the apartment leasing office to the ground.

    By Bill Dries August 29, 2022
  • Public Safety

    DA’s office deems officers justified in three fatal shootings

    In two of the incidents, officers were struck or nearly struck by the suspects’ vehicles. In the third incident, an officer was hit in the chest by gunfire but was protected by his bulletproof vest. 

    By Julia Baker August 27, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Phillip Britt denied parole sixth time in Deborah Groseclose murder

    His parole hearing was Aug. 10 at Hardeman County Correctional Center in Whiteville, Tenn. The hearing officer recommended denial of parole based on the seriousness of the offense.

    By Julia Baker August 26, 2022
  • Public Safety

    County officials and advocacy groups agree on bail system reform

    After negotiations with organizations, Shelby County government has created two major changes to the bail system.

    By Julia Baker August 25, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Tarik Sugarmon announces transition team

    Sugarmon, who unseated Dan Michael in the Aug. 4 election, is the first African American to be elected as Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge. He will take office Sept. 1. 

    By Julia Baker August 25, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Mulroy begins recruitment process for DA’s office

    Mulroy is looking to fill 12 vacancies in the District Attorney’s office as he expects some employees and prosecutors to leave, including a few resignations that had already been planned. 

    By Julia Baker August 24, 2022
  • Germantown

    Germantown purchases body cameras for police force

    Once the more than 80 cameras and docking stations arrive, Germantown police officers will undergo special training.

    By Abigail Warren August 23, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Raleigh leaders hope to activate Neighborhood Protection Act

    During an emergency meeting Monday evening in response to the area’s recent violent crime, leaders announced a new Raleigh Community Action Plan.

    By Daja E. Henry August 23, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Woman accused in Yvonne Nelson death arrested

    A warrant was issued for Tifanee Wright by the Memphis Police Department Aug. 16. She was wanted for second-degree murder in connection with Nelson’s death. 

    By Julia Baker August 23, 2022
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    MPD could soon monitor business surveillance systems

    If a crime occurs at a business, investigators would be able to download surveillance footage directly from the business instead of having to request it — something that can take hours, MPD says. 

    By Julia Baker August 22, 2022
  • Public Safety

    New poetry program helps incarcerated youth put feelings into words

    Through a new poetry program, Tennessee Shakespeare Company is helping “youth begin to see that they can manage conflict and that others have conflict, too.”

    By Christin Yates August 19, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Warrant issued for suspect in Yvonne Nelson slaying

    Nelson, a Whitehaven advocate, was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 13, in Raleigh. 

    By Julia Baker August 22, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Community leaders urge action on gun violence after high-profile murders

    Neighborhood leaders got together during a press conference Tuesday, Aug. 16, to respond to the recent slaying of Yvonne Nelson, a community leader who led the Whitehaven Development Corporation and wrote community news for years.

    By Julia Baker August 16, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Six shooting victims found seeking treatment at Methodist North Hospital

    Two juvenile victims were transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition. 

    By Julia Baker August 16, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Whitehaven advocate Yvonne Nelson killed Saturday

    The community advocate and former journalist was shot to death Saturday night in Raleigh. 

    By Daja E. Henry August 22, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Mental health evaluation ordered for suspect in Eason-Williams slaying

    Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, was one of three suspects charged in the carjacking that led to Rev. Autura Eason-Williams’ death.

    By Julia Baker August 15, 2022
  • Premium Public Safety

    MPD, Highway Patrol to deploy additional officers to curb speeding

    By the end of the year, the Memphis Police Department hopes to add 10 officers to its traffic division, and the highway patrol plans to put 20 officers on Shelby County interstates. 

    By Julia Baker August 14, 2022

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