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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Christmas day of this year, a retired Memphis Police officer and his wife would have been celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. But now it won’t happen, because his wife died recently after they both got COVID-19. Retired police sergeant Mike Schafer, 52, is an 18-year veteran known for his dedication for […]

WREG has uncovered details on 18 law enforcement officers under investigation by District Attorney General Amy Weirch’s office.

As Memphis Police continue to ramp up efforts to cut down on shootings on highways and interstate, they released a photo of a suspect in a Christmas Day shooting on Interstate 240.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Four suspects, including three teenagers, are in custody after Memphis police say they led officers on a pursuit from Frayser to LeMoyne-Owen College Wednesday afternoon.  The teens range in age from 15 to 17. Police also arrested 20-year-old Tyquarious Freeman.   MPD said officers were in Frayser around 12:18 p.m. looking for […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police said they are working an accident that caused them to shut down I-240 in both directions at I-55. MPD said a female driver crossed the median and was ejected from the vehicle. The victim was transported in critical condition to Regional One Hospital. MPD also said there are two fatalities […]

A Memphis Police officer was charged with DUI, public intoxication and reckless driving after he allegedly drove into a column at an East Memphis gas station while he was off duty Saturday, MPD said.

Two people were left fighting for their lives Saturday after a three-car crash at Millbranch and Wilson in Whitehaven.

Two police officers were taken to the hospital after an accident early Friday morning.

A woman with kids in tow assaulted a school resource officer during an anti-violence block party at Whitehaven High School before fleeing and wrecking their car in a fiery crash, Memphis Police said.

According to police, a woman in a black SUV hit a pole at Lamar and Tuggle around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An accident Friday afternoon near the Memphis International Airport proved fatal, the Memphis Police Department confirmed. MPD said one person has died following an accident at Shelby Drive and Swinnea that involved a tractor-trailer. Earlier this week, a motorcyclist was killed at the same intersection after a crash. WREG has a crew […]