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  • City of Memphis

    Law enforcement leaders discuss ways to curb crime at forum

    Memphis criminal justice leaders discuss violent crime at crime forum. 

    By Yolanda Jones November 10, 2021
  • Public Safety

    How is ShotSpotter performing after eight months of use?

    ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system, has been in Memphis for eight months and has alerted police to 2,093 instances of gunfire. Is the system deterring gun crime? It’s too early to tell, police say. 

    By Yolanda Jones November 08, 2021
  • Public Safety

    TN Highway Patrol plans to increase troopers in Memphis

    More Tennessee Highway Patrol officers are on the way to Shelby County as Memphis seeks to turn over patrols of the city’s interstate system to the state, including combatting gun violence.

    By Bill Dries November 08, 2021
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    Why the uptick in workplace shootings and how do we react?

    The sudden rise of workplace shootings may be attributed to the stress of coming out of COVID, said Dr. Stephen Watts, a criminologist and victimologist in Memphis. 

    By Julia Baker November 07, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Protesters call for justice in shooting death

    Protesters demand transparency with a petition into the death of Antonio Jackson, a man shot and killed by a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Aug. 16. Law enforcement said Jackson tried to run over a deputy as law enforcement approached the car he was in and the deputy fired at him.

    By Yolanda Jones November 05, 2021
  • Elections

    Kelsey pleads not guilty to campaign finance violations

    State Sen. Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown) surrendered his passport and pleaded not guilty to five counts of campaign violations and fraud in federal District Court in Nashville.

    By Ian Round November 01, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Pandemic, gun violence top concerns in Crime Commission poll

    This is the second year the poll has been conducted. 

    By Yolanda Jones October 28, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Kelsey: Federal charges ‘political witch hunt’

    The Republican state Senator responded hours after he was indicted on federal campaign finance charges in a brief online press conference.

    By Bill Dries October 25, 2021
  • Public Safety

    State Sen. Kelsey indicted

    Republican state Sen. Brian Kelsey has been indicted on federal campaign finance charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office in Nashville.

    By Bill Dries October 25, 2021
  • Public Safety

    MICAH calls for equity with policing, education and housing

    Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope (MICAH) presents its requests to law enforcement leaders, housing officials, legislators, and school board officials during the group’s fourth annual public meeting Sunday at Memphis Islamic Center in Cordova.

    By Yolanda Jones October 25, 2021
  • Public Safety

    After four months on the job, MPD chief discusses issues, future plans

    MPD Police Chief Cerelyn Davis discussed subjects ranging from violent crime to drag racing during a virtual meeting with local media. 

    By Yolanda Jones October 20, 2021
  • Elections

    Tami Sawyer arrested during D.C. rally

    Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer was among 25 activists arrested Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 19, during a No More Excuses rally in front of the White House.

    By Julia Baker October 19, 2021
  • Collierville

    Last Collierville victims released; police chief notes quick response time

    The final two victims who survived the Sept. 23 tragedy have been released from local hospitals.

    By Abigail Warren October 18, 2021
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    Every case matters to someone, judge says

    Judge follows in footsteps, even sharing the same office, as first female U.S. District Court Judge Julia Gibbons.

    By Yolanda Jones October 18, 2021
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    Fight for police reform continues long after death of Elton Hayes

    The fight for reform continues today, a half-century after Elton Hayes was beaten to death.

    By Yolanda Jones October 17, 2021
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    Half a century later, the memory of Elton Hayes still echoes today

    In October 1971, three Orange Mound teenagers went for a ride that ended with law enforcement officers beating one of them to death in a ditch off Lamar Avenue. Fifty years later, no one has been convicted in the killing.

    By Bill Dries October 17, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    ‘Better Community Summit’ series unveiled to combat violent crime

    Federal and local law enforcement introduce a new plan to tackle violent crime by holding community summits throughout the city. 

    By Yolanda Jones October 14, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Postal shooting victims, gunman described by those who knew them best

    An Orange Mound postal facility where three people including the gunman died earlier this week was back in operation Thursday.

    By Yolanda Jones October 15, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Criminal defense lawyers urge reform to sex offender registry law

    Lawmakers are considering reforms to the registry law following a judge’s decision earlier this year that the state applied the law unconstitutionally.

    By Ian Round October 13, 2021
  • Public Safety

    MPD honors one of its first Black officers

    The Memphis Police Department recently honored retired Captain Jerry Williams, 73 years to the day he was hired. 

    By Jasmine McCraven October 12, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Three postal employees dead after shooting at Orange Mound facility

    Three people, all U.S. Postal Service employees, are dead after a shooting at an Orange Mound postal facility Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

    By Yolanda Jones October 13, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Katrina Robinson seeks new trial or acquittal

    Attorneys for state Sen. Katrina Robinson have filed a motion asking for a new trial or acquittal after she was found guilty last month of four wire fraud charges. 

    By Yolanda Jones October 11, 2021
  • Health Care

    Federal government asks to intervene in case against Methodist

    The lawsuit, filed in federal civil court, in Tennessee’s Middle District, alleges the scheme between Methodist and West Cancer executives cost Medicare and Medicaid more than $800 million in fraudulent payments. 

    By Matt Stroud October 08, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Memphis police chief shares insight on crime reduction plan

    The next step for Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis is creating a strategic plan best utilizing the department’s current resources and ultimately leads to crime reduction – and a safer city.

    By Omer Yusuf October 08, 2021
  • Public Safety

    New details revealed in fatal shooting of Rhodes student

    Police said five people were in the home when three to four men kicked in the front door and ordered those in the home not to look at them.

    By Yolanda Jones October 06, 2021

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