CRIME & SAFETY
SCSO: Inmate charged after attack on nurse
UPDATE: The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says Cordarius Fisher, 32, has been charged with simple assault in this incident. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An inmate physically assaulted a nurse over the weekend at 201 Poplar, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The Mid-South nurse and mother of two is now speaking out saying she is […]
Thieves steal car from Frayser driving school, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Car thefts continue to be a problem around Memphis and Shelby County, even in the safest of driving environments. Memphis Police said thieves stole a car, marked with the driving school logo, from the Caswell Group Driving School in Frayser. "It got the company name on it....
Bank teller accused of stealing $18K from 96-year-old man
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former bank teller is facing multiple theft charges after he allegedly used CashApp to steal thousands of dollars from a 96-year-old man. Demeries Brooks, 21, has been charged with theft of property $10,000-$60,000, financial exploitation of an elderly/vulnerable person, identity theft and forgery $10,000-$60,000 after police say he stole over $18,000 […]
Woman accused of live-streaming break-in, stealing $1k in wigs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman was arrested after she allegedly live-streamed herself breaking into another woman’s apartment last week. Takayla Lundy, 20, was booked into the Shelby County Jail Thursday for aggravated burglary and theft of property. The victim said Tuesday she began receiving messages from friends who said Lundy was posting videos of herself […]
CrimeStoppers reports high number of tips in Orange Mound mass shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County received more than 50 tips in the deadly Orange Mound mass shooting case, a high number of tips according to the organization. Two people died and seven others were injured during the shooting amid a block party on April 20.
The Glock ‘switch’ fix: Top Memphis leaders draft legislation for stiffer penalties
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Conversations continue centered around public safety and crime solutions in Shelby County. Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy led a discussion Thursday proposing stiffer penalties for those caught with Glock switches, which are illegal devices that turn semi-automatic guns fully automatic.
Shelby County D.A. Steve Mulroy, CJ Davis pushing for harsher punishment for use of Glock switches
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy announced Thursday he, alongside Interim Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis and Memphis Mayor Paul Young, will work with state legislators to increase jail time for those caught using Glock switches. The announcement comes nearly two weeks after a mass shooting...
Southaven Spring Fest Shut Down, Child Trampled Amid Brawl Involving Unsupervised Youths
Chaos broke out at the annual Spring Fest in Southaven, leading to its premature shutdown on Saturday after a brawl involving teens and young adults stirred panic among hundreds in attendance. The ruckus drew a staunch police response and resulted in two people arrested for disorderly conduct, with rumors of gunfire that were later dismissed due to lack of evidence or reported injuries, Action News 5 revealed.
Witness testimony held today in trial of former security guard accused of killing man at gas station
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Witness testimony began Tuesday in the trial of a former security guard accused of shooting and killing a man at an East Memphis gas station. 57-year-old Gregory Livingston is charged with the first-degree murder of Alvin Motley Jr. back in 2021. “I observed the weapon being discharged...
Workers accused of stealing dozens of Apple watches from Amazon warehouse
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Amazon says several of its employees worked together to steal dozens of Apple Watches from the distribution center on Holmes Road right before the Holiday Season. Horatio Key, 19, was booked in the Shelby County Jail Tuesday. Andrico Woods, 19, was arrested in March. Both are charged with theft of property of […]
Woman arrested, charged with robbing and killing Memphis man in 2019
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman has been charged with murder and abuse of a corpse after investigators said a man was lured to a home then shot and killed for $20 in 2019. Breanna Williams, 20, has been charged with first-degree murder, abuse of a corpse, especially aggravated robbery, aggravated robbery and conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery. According to Shelby County Jail records, she is now being held without bond.
DeSoto Co. Sheriff’s Department holds town hall meeting in Southaven
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department held a town hall meeting in Southaven Tuesday. Sheriff Thomas Tuggle and his command staff discussed different divisions within the department and took several questions from residents on a number of topics including crime, holding parents accountable, and how residents can get involved.
Former Sheriff Among Those Coming To Rescue Of WDYN
Former Sheriff Jim Hammond is among a group coming to the rescue of the former Tennessee Temple radio station WDYN. Sheriff Hammond, a former Temple student, said the station, since Temple was taken over by Piedmont International University, had struggled. It moved away from Highland Park to a unpretentious location...
Mayor, DA look to legislative measures in crime fighting efforts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Mayor Paul Young will join Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy in a press conference today to discuss further initiatives to tackle the pervasive local crime problem, and especially the violent kind. So far, data indicates that there have ben 118 homicides and 88 murders in...
Tennessee must respect and elevate the rights of crime victims and pass Marsy's Law
Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner: Honor the bravery and resilience of crime victims by pledging your support for Marsy’s Law. Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. was sworn into office as the 47th sheriff of Shelby County in 2018. He was re-elected as sheriff on August 4, 2022. In...
Memphis Mayor Young, D.A. Mulroy to address public safety legislation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Conversations continue centered around public safety and crime solutions in Shelby County. Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy will lead this discussion Thursday, where they’re expected to propose legislation regarding public safety in Shelby County. The conversation comes a week after...
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