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Crime-ridden motel in Millington to be shut down temporarily, officials say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Super 10 Motel in Millington will be closed temporarily due to criminal activity and community disruption, county officials announced Wednesday. The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office and the Millington Police Department say the motel is a “hotspot for criminal activity and nuisance behavior.” They conducted an extensive investigation after getting numerous […]
Man sentenced to 2 life terms for stabbing deaths of woman, 4-month-old son
A Tennessee man was sentenced to two consecutive life terms after he was found guilty of killing a woman and her 4-month-old son, prosecutors said Monday. >> Read more trending news Enoch Zarceno Turner, 29, of Memphis, was convicted on Saturday in a Shelby County court on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated arson, and especially aggravated burglary, WMC-TV reported. He will not be eligible for parole, according to WHBQ-TV. Turner was accused in the stabbing deaths of 32-year-old Heather Cook and her son, Bentley Cook, who were killed on Sept. 13, 2019, according to a news release from the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office.
Millington man found guilty of molesting, raping underage relatives
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (WMC) - A Millington man has been convicted almost five years after he molested and raped two young girls in his family. A Shelby County jury found Richard Higgs, 34, guilty on charges of sexual battery by an authority figure and incest. Prosecutors say the crimes happened in...
Mid-South man arrested for murder at Mississippi park, U.S. Marshals say
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. - A Mid-South man was arrested by the U.S. Marshals after a deadly shooting at a Mississippi park. The Marshals said 20-year-old Markavis Sanders of Fayette County was arrested in Memphis for a homicide that happened April 19 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. The deadly shooting happened at a city park in Holly Springs at the intersection of College Street and North Boundary, the Marshals said.
Man with stab wound, bloody hammer asks deputies for help
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One man was taken to the hospital, and another was arrested following a stabbing Sunday afternoon along North Main Street in downtown Memphis. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said the stabbing happened just outside the county administration building and Memphis Police Department’s headquarters. Deputies said Aaron Collins, 47, was arrested after he […]
Inmate attacked at 201 Poplar, family says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Another inmate has been stabbed and jumped at 201 Poplar, according to his family members. Kelvin Young, 37, was being held at 201 Poplar for his next court date. His mom received a call from her son saying he had been attacked inside the jail. “He told me, ‘Mom I’ve been stabbed […]
10-year-old boy injured after being dragged by car
BARTLETT, Tenn. - Scary moments for a 10-year-old boy after he said he was dragged over 20 feet while hanging out a window from a moving car in Bartlett. “I was just really shocked on how it happened and why she sped off,” said Alexander Osuna, victim. Holding on...
Neighbor fires shots at dogs after MLGW worker attacked
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An MLGW worker was attacked by a dog while checking for a faulty meter, leading to a shooting in a resident’s backyard, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Around 8 a.m. on Saturday, deputies responded to a house in the 4200 block of Hickory Run Place, where a Memphis Light, Gas, […]
Auto warranty scammers want your money and their offers may leave consumers high and dry
Regina Morrison Newman is the Shelby County Trustee. She writes the Wallet Warnings regular feature. We are always on the lookout for tips about scams impacting Shelby County residents. This month’s scam was shared with us by one of our friends at Live at 9 during my monthly appearance.
SCSO reports crime is down in unincorporated neighborhoods
SHELBY CO., Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department reports crime is down in unincorporated areas of the county this year. Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner says crime in neighborhoods outside the City of Memphis and all the other municipalities is down by 22%. Buckner attributes some of that...
City of Memphis issues subpoena to DA over Tyre Nichols case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The City of Memphis has issued a subpoena to Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy regarding the Tyre Nichols case. Mulroy will be required to produce all documents and communication between the DA’s office and the Nichols family attorneys in regards to the case. City...
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