Man’s bond bumped to $325k in smoke shop robbery and shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of three men arrested in a Memphis shooting that led to a police chase into Southaven, Mississippi, is now being held on a $325,000 bond. Hmaida Saleh, 26, was charged with especially aggravated robbery following the incident on July 7 at the Smile Mart on Waring Road. According to investigators,...
Free pet vaccinations drive-thru event offered to Shelby County pet owners
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. - Pet owners in Shelby County can receive rabies and parvovirus vaccinations, microchips, and pet license tags for their dogs and cats at no cost on Saturday, July 19, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The drive-thru event, held at the Millington Primary School at 6445 William...
Ezekiel Kelly set to appear in court after trial delay
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of going on a deadly, hours-long shooting spree across the city of Memphis back in September 2022 is set to face a judge in court Tuesday morning. Ezekiel Kelly was supposed to start trial on Tuesday, but earlier this year, a judge decided to delay it. ► MORE ON […]
High grass, mosquitoes raise concerns for North Memphis residents
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Several neighbors in one North Memphis community say overgrown vacant lots have become a breeding ground for insects. This has been a persistent problem for those living along Shasta Avenue just off North Trezevant Street in Hyde Park. A homeowner who lives in the area, Carrie Fleming, has been...
Man sues for gun rights despite past conviction and pardon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is suing Attorney General Pam Bondi and the head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [ATF] to have his gun rights restored. DeAndre Brown is the executive director of Shelby County’s Office of Reentry and founded the nonprofit, LifeLine to Success, which helps former...
Woman arrested for shooting at vehicle with kids: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A woman is in jail for allegedly shooting at a car with four kids inside in the Frayser area last year in August, according to Memphis Police Department. Darneisha McKinney, 29, has been charged with six counts of convicted felon in possession with a handgun, six counts of use of a firearm in […]
DeSoto County officers among those escorting child shooting victim to Tunica County
July 15, 2025 – In a powerful show of unity and compassion, law enforcement officers from four counties came together to escort 6-year-old Marlaysia Braxton home from Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital after she was injured in a deadly shooting that took the life of her mother last week in Tunica County.
Affidavit: Child witnesses mom, who was out on parole for prior DV charge, shoot...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis woman is accused of going to a man’s home and shooting him while the child they shared was in the room watching. Shelby County Court records show that the suspect, 30-year-old Keosha Vester, was out on parole for allegedly attacking the same man back in February.
Ex-MPD officer accused of inappropriately touching 15-year-old
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A former Memphis police officer faces possible decertification after he allegedly touched a teen girl inappropriately. Officer Aly Bah was on duty on November 1, 2024, when he responded to a call about a runaway 15-year-old girl. According to the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)...
Woman sprayed store employee with mace after dispute, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Police Department is searching for a woman they said sprayed a store employee with mace after a dispute over a refund. Just after 11:00 a.m. on June 3, police said, officers were sent to a Family Dollar store on Highland Street for an assault call. MPD said the officers were told that a...
