Officer critically hurt in crash on I-40; one of … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police have been involved in 360 wrecks so far in 2022, MPD said after an officer was involved in an accident on Interstate 40 early Thursday. That’s more than one wreck per day. In 120 of those wrecks, the officer was at fault, MPD said. In the latest incident, a squad […]
Adult, child injured in Raleigh shooting MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An man and child were taken to the hospital after being involved in a shooting in Raleigh Tuesday morning. According to MPD, officers responded to a shooting call in the 3100 block of Homewood a little before 3:30 a.m. Police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was taken […]
MPD: Suspect steals refund check, cashes it at corner … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is facing charges after Memphis Police say she cashed a tax refund check that did not belong to her. According to reports, on March 17, the victim filed a theft report, saying that her check had been delivered to the wrong address. When the victim went there, the check was […]
MPD cancels City Watch for missing girl MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police have cancelled a City Watch Alert for a missing girl. Police said that Madison has returned home safe and sound. MPD posted a “Missing Endangered Child” alert on Saturday for Madison Mason. At the time of the alert, 20 hours had elapsed. They announced on Monday that the alert […]
More video, charges may be coming in Tyre Nichols … ► Update: City announces review of MPD special units, use of force MEMPHIS, Tenn. — While only five now-former Memphis Police officers are currently facing criminal charges in connection to the beating of Tyre Nichols, that number soon could change. A spokesperson for the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday that more charges could […]
One dead in Frayser shooting MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is dead following a shooting in Frayser Saturday. MPD responded to a shooting on the 3700 block of Pershing Park Drive in Frayser. Police said the victim was taken to a hospital and was later pronounced dead. MPD said the suspect and the victim knew each other.
MPD squad car goes up in flames, debris left in parking … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Police cruiser went up in flames at a Whitehaven apartment complex Tuesday, but managers say there is still a mess left behind. No one was injured, and police haven’t said what caused the fire. ► See video of the fire These pictures show the charred aftermath of the cruiser, left […]
Stolen car not reported recovered, driver stopped … All Posts WALLS, Miss. — A Walls, Mississippi man, says he was pulled over at gunpoint and handcuffed by Southaven police after Memphis officers failed to report his stolen car as recovered. The Southaven Police Department released bodycam video to WREG of the encounter with their officers at Highway 301 North and Stateline Road in […]
Officer killed in library shooting honored with Sea … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Law enforcement officers from across the region honored MPD officer Geoffrey Redd, who died during a call to a Memphis library, with a Sea of Blue on Monday. The Sea of Blue started at 6:30 p.m. at the Greater Community Temple and ended at MPD’s Cordova precinct location where Redd was assigned. […]
MPD finds dead body in Berclair MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police were dispatched Saturday night around 11 p.m. to the 900 block of Sumter Street in the Berclair neighborhood. Once they arrived, police found an unresponsive man. MPD said the victim was pronounced dead on the scene. MPD said there were no obvious signs of foul play in this case. They […]
Frayser shooting leaves man in critical condition MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was transported to Regional One Health after being shot in Frayser and now MPD is asking the public to help identify the suspect. According to police, officers responded to a shooting at 1441 Dellwood a little after 1:30 p.m. One man was found and taken to ROH in critical condition. […]