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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis’ newest police chief, Cerelyn “CJ” Davis, says tackling gun violence is her top priority as the city reaches record crime levels. Sworn in just four months ago, Davis agreed to talk to the media to explain the goals she’s set and how she plans on getting there. “I’m optimistic that we […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The US Attorney assigned to West Tennessee details his plans to reduce violent crime in the state. The event was held at Pursuit of God church in Frayser. He was joined by community leaders from The summit comes as the city has seen 253 homicides so far this year, with police calling […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – – Memphis police officers rode in a sea of blue procession Monday night to honor fallen officer Darrell Adams. The 34-year-old was killed earlier this month while investigating a crash on I-40 near North Watkins. Police say he was struck by an oncoming 18-wheeler.  “This is a very dangerous job,” Chief CJ […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police celebrated the career of one of the department’s first African American police officers on Monday. At 94 years old, retired MPD Captain Jerry Williams is the only living member of his class. On this date in1948, he was announced as one of the first nine African American police officers to […]

BOSTON (AP) — With fall foliage replacing the blooming daffodils and mylar blankets giving way to masks, the pandemic-delayed 125th Boston Marathon returned from a 30-month absence on Monday with a smaller, socially distanced race that ended in a very familiar way. Benson Kipruto and Diana Kipyogei completed a Kenyan sweep — the eighth since […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Interstate shootings are back under the microscope after yet another life was claimed on the roadways. The latest shooting happened early Sunday morning on I-240 east of Airways, when someone shot into a car and left two men injured. Ultimately, one of them died from their injuries. “You’re not safe on the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The chief of the Memphis Police Department is pleading for change after two children were killed in separate shootings. Police say an 8-year-old girl was shot to death at a home along Timothy Drive in Whitehaven just before 2:30 a.m. Friday morning. According to a police report, the child’s father, identified as […]

Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis announced her department, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Highway Patrol have partnered to tackle crime on Mid-South roadways.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police are sounding off on recent acts of violence against children including 7-year-old Kelby Shorty, who was shot and killed on July 4th.  “Something has to be done,” Chief CJ Davis said while addressing local clergy Tuesday, “We should be angry about that.” Chief Davis discussed her meeting with President Biden and […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Bullets flying on our interstates is a problem that concerns drivers and our new police chief. So much so, she’s meeting with the Highway Patrol on Wednesday to develop a plan to address it. Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis says while violence has increased during the pandemic, the problems on our interstates […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Millions of dollars in pandemic related funds are headed to Memphis. The White House says that money can be used to address gun violence in our city. One day after her trip to our nation’s capital, Chief CJ Davis met with local clergy to share her plans to make our city safer. […]