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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis City Council in a meeting Tuesday discussed the death of Tyre Nichols and the firing of the five officers involved. Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis was not in attendance, but those who were there opened with a prayer for the family and friends of Nichols, the 29-year-old man who died […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — More than 30 vehicles were stolen a day on average this year in Memphis, and according to Memphis police, some of the thieves aren’t old enough to drive. Police bulletins have filled social media this year showing vehicle after vehicle stolen. “A lot of the stolen vehicles that we are seeing on […]

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. — The Memphis Police Department announced five MPD officers involved in the arrest of Tyre Nichols have been fired. The following officers have been terminated: Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith. Memphis Police posted this statement to Twitter as well as Facebook and provided the following photos. “The […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Preparations are underway for the release of footage showing the moments that Tyre Nichols was taken into custody. Mayor Jim Strickland and Police Chief CJ Davis said that video will be released once the internal investigation is complete. Ahead of that happening, the community and law enforcement are making arrangements. Ahead of […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police Department hosted a Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sea Isle Park on 5250 Sea Isle Road. According to a release, MPD gave away 400 backpacks filled with school supplies for students. Although the event is open to the public, MPD said the students had […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Memphis Police Department announced the launch of its new Fugitive Unit and the new “Memphis Most Wanted” webpage Monday. The Fugitive Unit became operational on Feb 22, with the purpose of locating and apprehending violent offenders. According to Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis, members of the unit have arrested 62 fugitives in […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — While we await the release of video from the night of the traffic stop that led to Tyre Nichols’ death and word on any criminal charges against the five officers involved, Memphians at the forefront of justice are taking a stand. On Wednesday, we spoke with the executive director of the NAACP Memphis […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Police Department program aimed the reducing youth crime downtown has been put on pause. The President of the Downtown Memphis Commission, Paul Young, said more discussions are needed.   “We found out about the program on Friday and we reached out and talked to them, had a few questions and we […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis clarified the department’s plans to enforce a late-night curfew for juveniles downtown as she spoke to city council members Tuesday. By this summer, MPD hopes to be using the Greenlaw Community Center in the Uptown area as a safe space, where children can be held until they’re […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The city of Memphis has seen an increase in crime from this time last year, according to numbers from September. Auto thefts are one of the biggest drivers of crime in Memphis. That’s the word from Memphis Police as they presented their monthly crime update to council members Tuesday. “If we could […]