Search WREG.com

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested for allegedly using a trucking company’s gas card to fill vehicles, Memphis Police say. Tuesday, the Safety Director for Power Transport filed a report with MPD. He claimed that between March 6 and April 16, Leo Hayslet fraudulently used the company-issued gas card. According to reports, Hayslett was […]

UPDATE: Memphis Police have identified the suspect as Jarrad Nathan, 26. He was charged with Aggravated Assault and Reckless Endangerment. **** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was taken into custody without incident after a shot was fired Tuesday at the Fox 13 television studio, near the University of Memphis. Police spokesman Stephen Chandler said one […]

► UPDATE, JAN. 17: MPD says it will release video footage from Tyre Nichols arrest *** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A protest broke out Monday outside the National Civil Rights Museum, where a group called for the release of body camera footage that captured a traffic stop that resulted in Tyre Nichols’ death. Their demands were […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Beale Street Music Festival comes less than a week after two people were shot on Beale Street, but organizers believe it will be one of the safest places in the city. As tens of thousands of concertgoers flock to Tom Lee Park for the Beale Street Music Festival, organizers and law […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people are in the hospital after a police chase started in Arkansas and ended on I-240 in Memphis Wednesday afternoon. According to Memphis Police, the Arkansas State Police asked them for assistance while they were pursuing a suspect who crashed near I-240 and Norris around 4:30 p.m. MPD says the suspect, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people are facing charges after two people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting at Prive restaurant Wednesday night. During Thursday’s press conference, MPD said the shooting stemmed from an altercation inside the restaurant shortly before 11:30 p.m. Two male victims were found at the scene. One of […]

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. (WREG) — With five former Memphis police officers now charged in the death of Tyre Nichols, an internal investigation continues by MPD. In light of Nichols’ death, Chief CJ Davis said MPD will conduct a review of all its specialized units, including the SCORPION unit, that the officers were a part of. The […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Police officer who was shot in the line of duty on February 2 has died from his injuries. Officer Geoffrey Redd was listed in critical condition for days, but it was recently announced that he succumbed to his injuries on February 18, according to MPD. Life changed instantly for Redd, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police officers were shot at on Sunday, but no officers were harmed. MPD officers said that the officers were fired upon near Mt. Moriah and Emerald. One squad car was damaged, but no officers were injured. Multiple units gave chase, but they said they lost the suspects near Germantown Road and […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is facing charges after Memphis Police say he set his friend up to be robbed and shot multiple times. On March 1, MPD responded to a shooting call in the 1300 block of Woodward in South Memphis. The victim told officers he had been shot. The victim said his friend, […]