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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. — The Memphis Police Department has rolled out a new tool Wednesday to help citizens fight crime and stay safe. Connect Memphis is a program where businesses and homeowners with cameras allow MPD direct access to their security feed in case of an emergency or to help with an investigation. “Before the program, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn — The teenagers charged with carjacking and killing of a Memphis pastor could be tried as adults, according to Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich. Memphis Police have said that two 15-year-olds and a 20-year-old have been charged with the death of Pastor Autura Eason-Williams. The two 15-year-olds could now face adult charges. […]

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. — A shooting in Frayser is in under investigation after Memphis Police discovered a man shot to death inside of a vehicle, but that’s not all officers found when they looked inside.  The shooting happened around midnight Friday, at time when many people were preparing for bed. In life there are consequences for […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Saturday, the Memphis Police Department announced they have disbanded the SCORPION unit. Five officers from that unit were fired for their role in the death of Tyre Nichols. Friday, Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis told WREG how the unit was supposed to operate. “The whole idea was to have more visibility be […]

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. — As there are calls in the community for justice for Tyre Nichols, there have also been questions as to where Memphis’ police chief has been since the firing of five officers last week. Aside from a statement citing their actions as “egregious,” we have not seen Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis publicly […]

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. — The family of Tyre Nichols and their attorneys are demanding changes to policing in America after the tragic death of the 29 year-old.   WREG spoke with the family earlier, and to put things plainly, they want to see MPD’s SCORPION unit disbanded after they say his death revealed it’s a failure. “Call […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police announced on Saturday they have permanently disbanded the SCORPION unit, the organized crime group the five former officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols were assigned to. In a statement, Chief CJ Davis says she made the call after listening intently to the family of Tyre Nichols, community members, and the […]