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Weekend events aim to increase the peace and decrease the violence in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the Mid-South begins to wrap up April, the lingering effects of the month's crime continue to weigh heavy in the minds of Memphians. Recent headlines of violent crimes have Memphians seeking solutions and looking for ways to ring the community together. Two events this weekend are aimed at decreasing the violence and increasing the peace.
Memphis couple arrested for 2023 murder of Verona man
VERONA, Miss. (WTVA) — Verona Police have officially charged two individuals for the 2023 shooting death of a 22-year-old man. Verona Police Chief Marsenio Nunn identified the suspects as Christopher Williams, 43, and Jessica Harris, 35, both of Memphis, Tennessee. Police charged them both with first-degree murder and two...
Driver charged after men hang out of windows with guns: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is accused of recklessly driving a stolen car while multiple others hung out of the windows holding handguns. Johnathan Martin, 30, is charged with Driving While License Revoked, Evading Arrest in Auto, Evading Arrest, two counts of Disregarding Stop Sign, Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000, Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon, […]
When do you need a permit for a party or event at a Memphis city park?
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After a mass shooting at a block party in Orange Mound left two people dead and seven others injured, many across Memphis are seeking solutions on how to curb the violence across the city. Memphis Police said that deadly shooting happened the night of April 20,...
Group carjacks woman in Cooper-Young, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Carjackings are down significantly across Memphis according to new crime data, but despite the decline, a woman said she found herself at the end of the barrel of a gun with criminals demanding the keys to her car. Police are searching for four men that are accused...
Man brings 2 guns, 3 bags of weed onto high school campus, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man they say brought loaded weapons and drugs onto a high school campus. Around April 23, an officer patrolled the Melrose High School parking lot. The officer noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from a car in...
US Marshals rescue malnourished puppy during mission
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Deputies with the U.S. Marshals Task Force out of Memphis were on a recent mission when they discovered a malnourished puppy and rescued him. Deputies fed and gained the trust of the four-month-old pup they named “Sig” before taking him to the Memphis Humane Society on April 4.
Trash fire leads police to Nutbush chop shop bust
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested after police say they caught him working on a stolen vehicle at a chop shop in Nutbush. Hugo Alexander Miranda Aviles, 26, is charged with violating chop shop law, theft of property $10,000-$60,000, theft of property $2,500-$10,000, and vandalism $2,500 -$10,000. On April 24, officers responded to the […]
Manhunt for Potentially Armed Suspect After Memphis Police Cruiser Stolen and Crashed on Mud Island
In the early morning quiet of North Memphis, a prowler call led to an unexpected event: a Memphis Police Department cruiser was stolen and later found crashed on Mud Island. According to Action News 5, it happened today around 3:48 a.m. when officers responded to a disturbance on Faxon Avenue.
VIDEO: Customer pulls gun on cashier due to wait time, said police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man pulled a gun on an employee at a Wingstop. Memphis Police made the scene to a Wingstop on Poplar Avenue on Wednesday around 1 p.m. According to police, the man became irate because of the time it took to prepare his order. The suspect...
Stories from the SCORPION Unit
Memphians recount "upsetting" traffic stops with members of the deactivated Organized Crime Unit, whose patterns of practice many said led to Tyre Nichols' death. More than a year after the beating death of Tyre Nichols, Memphians are coming forward with stories about the Memphis Police Department’s now-deactivated SCORPION Unit’s use of force.
Trial date set in death of inmate strangled at 201 Poplar
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A trial date is set in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Marcus Donald, an inmate who was strangled inside 201 Poplar. The lawsuit was filed against the Shelby County Government, Sheriff Floyd Bonner and a number of other SCSO employees. According to...
Chainsaw shoplifters wanted in other thefts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Millington police say a pair caught on camera stealing a half-dozen chainsaws from a Lowes last month are responsible for numerous thefts throughout Shelby County. In the Facebook video, the suspects are seen ripping the Husquarna Chainsaws from a display area at Lowes along Highway 51. The suspects left the store in […]
House Speaker Sexton defends bill arming teachers, pins Memphis crime on gangs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton sat down with WREG to talk about Memphis crime and even arming teachers in classrooms. As Memphis deals with the aftermath of a mass shooting and nonstop gun violence across the city, lawmakers are wrapping up another legislative session. Sexton says Memphis’ crime is top of mind. […]
New Mid-South restaurants to try in 2024
Kinfolk This new breakfast and brunch restaurant opened in Mud Island. Their restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcomed during the week, but reservations are asked to be reserved for the weekend. 111 Harbor Town Square Southern Breakfast Kitchen and Hibachi Southern Breakfast Kitchen and Hibachi is […]
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