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UPDATE: Authorities have provided the mugshot the man involved in this incident. UPDATE: According to TBI, a man has been charged following the officer-involved shooting incident. TBI stated, “Early Friday morning, agents secured warrants charging the man, Charles Williams II with two counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder and two counts of Aggravated Assault.  Williams […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – City Council members are getting ready for their 2023 Crime Summit in Memphis next week. The summit will consist of a panel discussion about crime in Memphis featuring guests from MPD Police Chief CJ Davis, Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy, and many others.   This is an opportunity for residents and […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis City Councilman Chase Carlisle announced Tuesday that he and other council members will put forth a budget resolution worth nearly $30 million, half of which would be dedicated to police salaries. The added $15 million for officer salaries would bring Memphis up to the top pay for officers in the area, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When a stolen car crashed and burst into flames in a front yard in North Memphis last month, police say they arrested the four teens in the car — including one who was already wearing an ankle monitor from a previous incident. Memphis is experiencing a spike in juvenile crime. Officials say […]

CORRECTION: This story has been updated to correct that five officers have been charged with second-degree murder, but none of them have been convicted. We apologize for the error. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis City Council cast their final votes Tuesday on several ordinances proposed as a result of Tyre Nichols‘ death. The Memphis City Council […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There’s been some debate over whether absenteeism or truancy in Memphis-Shelby County Schools is to blame for young people committing more crimes. Juvenile crime is a problem that continues to plague both Memphis and Shelby County. During an appearance on WREG’s Live at 9, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said juvenile crime is […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Future female leaders in the Mid-South visited the News Channel 3 studios Saturday morning to hear from a group of women in high positions in Memphis. The Young Achievers Links 2 Success project made a stop at the WREG studios. Links Incorporated focuses on equipping black youth to use their intellect and […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hundreds came out to celebrate the life of fallen Memphis police officer Geoffrey Redd who died in the line of duty earlier this month. At Hope Church in Cordova, family, friends, and police officers from around the country and in Memphis gathered to honor their fallen brother. The 49-year-old officer died after […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, with his mother saying afterward that none of them would look her in the eye in court. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr., Emmitt Martin III […]

Memphis Police Department says they have more steering wheel locks for Kia, Hyundai & Infiniti owners. Proof of Kia, Hyundai and Infiniti registration is required. One lock per vehicle. Proof of residency within the city of Memphis is also required. Visit the following precincts to pick one up while supplies last:Austin Peay StationRaines StationMt. Moriah […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Since the release of the Tyre Nichols video, Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis has not held any media events as her department is embroiled in controversy over what officers did and didn’t do during Nichols’ beating. When Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis briefed the Memphis City Council on Feb. 7, it was […]