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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The teens charged in the murder of Memphis pastor Autura Eason-Williams were back in juvenile court Friday morning. This appearance was to make a final decision on whether they will be tried as adults. WREG was there for the hearing, and has more on what’s next in a case that’s shocked the […]

The ruling not only lets the court require a minor’s cell phone be taken, but it also puts their parents on the hook if the child violates probation.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Covington Police arrested three juveniles who made threats targeting their school to get out of attending. CPD says that on January 13, at about 6:58 am, a school resource officer received a disturbing screenshot of a Snapchat post. The post indicated a possible threat to Covington schools. Through a series of requests, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County leaders met to discuss juvenile crime at a public forum, and citizens gathered to learn what was being done and how they could help curb the crime rate. It was standing room only at the Crime Commission Forum on Juvenile Crime at New Salem Baptist Church. Memphians were anxious to […]

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin added an element of drama to the governor’s race Friday, teasing a bid for the Republican nomination before leaving the state Capitol without jumping into the state’s top political race as the filing period expired for the May primary. Instead the former governor, who was ousted […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Leaders across Shelby County and members of the public are gathering together this weekend to discuss juvenile crime. Whether it’s a shooting, car theft, or car break-in, they often involve juveniles.  Leaders say fighting this problem is something they can’t do alone, which is why they are calling on the public to […]

SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn.– There has been a huge increase in children committing violent acts as we end 2022. The crimes include car break-ins, vehicle thefts, shootings, carjackings and even murder. WREG is committed to building a Gun Safe Memphis, and as we approach the new year, we ask what’s being done to turn things around. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 13-year-old caught with an AK-47 style rifle. A 14-year-old with a loaded pistol. A 15-year-old flashing a 20-gauge shotgun. Police report far too many children were caught with guns on the streets of Memphis this year and even more used those weapons to commit crimes. WREG is committed to creating a […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tipton County Sheriff’s Department has put an end to a string of burglaries, thefts and vandalism by arresting three juveniles Friday. According to reports, the crimes were targeted primarily at the Forrest Hill Golf Course, which is located at 200 Kubo Rd. in Drummonds. The crimes happened over a three-week period. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Another hearing was scheduled for Monday in the death of Memphis Pastor Autura Eason Williams. The two teens charged with her murder headed back to Juvenile Court where a judge could decide if they’ll face trial as adults. Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon has set a date for a transfer hearing for […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Tennessee man who authorities say came to Washington ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot prepared for violence in a car full of weapons and assaulted officers who were trying to defend the Capitol was sentenced Friday to more than five years behind bars. Ronald Sandlin, 35, of Millington, Tennessee, pleaded […]