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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — “Excessive and unnecessary” — strong words used by Memphis Police Department’s internal affairs after two officers beat a man with their batons. Now, WREG has the never-before-seen body camera footage of the incident we uncovered through our partnership with the Daily Memphian and the Institute of Public Service Reporting. One of the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say it’s a growing problem — stealing cars to use to commit other crimes. “Many of our crimes are being committed by individuals who have stolen a vehicle and committed the crime in that vehicle,” said Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis. She called it a prevalent problem that’s helping criminals […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A bill touted as making Tennessee’s streets safer is being called into question by those who have committed crimes. “Originally I was facing six to ten years in federal prison,” Linsday Holloway said. In 2010, Holloway was charged with possession and selling of stolen weapons. Holloway developed a drug habit when she […]

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 Mayor Jim Strickland has selected his replacement for Memphis Police Director Michael Ralling who retired from the force last week.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Violent acts like murder, rape, and robberies with AR-style weapons have all committed by teens this year, according to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. Juvenile violence has become a major issue. Now, an ice cream shop in Cooper-Young is joining the fight to stop it. “I watch the news every morning. […]

President Joe Biden is set to meet with several city mayors and law enforcement leaders from all over the United States to discuss reducing crime nationwide. Newly Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis will have a seat at the table.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – When it comes to dealing with Tennessee’s new permitless carry law, Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis says it’s a learning curve for everyone. Davis gave Memphis City Council an update on how the department is handling the new law. “This is a very complex issue. There is no cookie cutter approach. There […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We could have a better idea of where the Memphis City Council stands on the mayor’s pick for police chief as they consider the matter Tuesday afternoon. If Cerelyn “C.J” Davis gains the council’s approval, she would become the first woman to lead the Memphis Police Department. By now, you probably know […]

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. — Memphis and Shelby County leaders are begging members of the community to join them in their efforts to stop gun violence and are planning events that will give them the tools to do it. Fresh off a deadly few days in Memphis — where police say at least four people have been […]