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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As crime in Memphis continues to skyrocket, victims are being spotlighted this week for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Each year there are tens of thousands of crime victims in Shelby County. Tuesday night, the Mighty Lights glowed blue, purple, and green in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, representing lives […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County District Attorney is weighing in after a hold was placed on the Memphis Police Department’s juvenile crime program. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said when it comes to targeting juvenile crime in downtown Memphis, action needs to be taken. “If there are children 8-10 years-old who are wandering […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis mother is left with questions after her son’s accused killer is out on bond.  Verona Brooks-Brownlee held a picture of her son Roxton Toliver as she told us about the person he was. The 19-year-old boy was killed last month.  “Roxton was a great kid, very fun. He had an infectious […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Reckless driving continues to be an issue affecting many across the Memphis area and has gotten the attention of the Shelby County District Attorney. From fire stations to roadways, no part of Memphis is safe from drag racing. “My life is completely changed from you just being careless,” said Jasmine Catron who was hit by a car while […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy hosted a press conference on Thursday, announcing some changes in how his office interacts with the public. He also addresses rampant business burglaries that are frustrating business owners in the city. Mulroy says these are coordinated group efforts. In the past, his staff might’ve missed how some burglaries were […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked Tennessee’s first-in-the-nation law placing strict limits on drag shows just hours before it was set to go into effect, siding with a group that filed a lawsuit claiming the statute violates the First Amendment. The decision comes after Memphis-based Friends of George’s, an LGBTQ+ […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — District Attorney Steve Mulroy announced that he is pursuing the death penalty against Ezekiel Kelly, the man accused of killing three and injuring several others during a shooting rampage last year. Watch the full press conference in the player below. Monday morning, Mulroy said this would be his first death penalty motion. […]

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. — The Department of Justice announced Wednesday it would review the Memphis Police Department and its specialized units. Through the Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center, also known as COPS office, certain policies and practices of the Memphis Police Department will be reviewed.  Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn J. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy says his office will be working with a national reform group to improve data transparency and make his office more accountable for the public. In a move designed to be more transparent with the public regarding investigations and cases in Memphis and Shelby County, the District Attorney’s […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Five former Memphis Police officers have been criminally charged so far in the death of Tyre Nichols. Experts who spoke with WREG questioned whether all the charges will stick and get a guilty plea. In a press conference the day charges were filed, District Attorney Steve Mulroy said he was confident in […]