Man accused of using woman to defraud Mid-South credit union of more than $60K
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis man with a history of fraud is back behind bars and accused of using a woman he knew through family members to defraud the Mid-South’s largest credit union. Authorities arrested 34-year-old Randall Meridith on Tuesday. He is charged with felony property theft of...
Mid-South could witness another Northern Lights spectacle Wednesday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Get ready, Mid-South! After Tuesday night’s breathtaking display, the Northern Lights could to make another appearance on Wednesday, giving sky gazers another chance to witness the celestial spectacle. A powerful geomagnetic storm on Tuesday illuminated skies across much of the northern United...
Men ‘dressed as women’ in custody after robbery, chase into MS: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three men are in custody after an armed robbery in which two men “dressed as women” led police on a chase from Whitehaven to Mississippi on Tuesday night, police say. Tevin Gathings, 27, was charged with aggravated robbery and intentionally evading arrest in a vehicle and is in custody in...
Child found safe after car stolen during food delivery in North Memphis
A woman’s car was stolen with her child inside on Tuesday, Nov. 11, while she was delivering a DoorDash order in North Memphis, according to MPD. Officers responded to a report of a stolen car in the 600 block of Cypress Drive. The victim told officers she had parked...
City of Memphis data shows 2,500 task force arrests
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis released data on Wednesday morning from the time the Memphis Safe Task Force operational period began. From October 1 through November 11, the task force has made 2,501 arrests with 795 warrant arrests. A breakdown can be found below. Arrests: Warrant arrests: The task force has...
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Suspects detained after Whitehaven robbery, chase ends in MS
UPDATE: Three people were detained on November 12 after the robbery and chase on Tuesday night. Memphis police reported that the fourth suspect detained was excluded as a suspect in the robbery. Two suspects remain at large. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Four suspects were detained, and one is still at large, after a business...
Stomping Grounds to replace Railgarten in Midtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new business will be taking over the former location of the Midtown restaurant and outdoor venue Railgarten, according to a website. Stomping Grounds will be a place centered around kids and where parents can relax, the website mentioned. It also said it will offer food, drinks, and an open space...
Auto thefts down 41% in Memphis this year
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Car thefts are down more than 40% in Memphis, new data shows, while the number of arrests for those crimes remains low. Auto thefts have been a growing problem in Memphis over the years, with more than 22,000 cars stolen in 2022 and 2023. To help tackle the issue, Memphis Police say […]
Safety commissioner wants more state troopers to cover posts patrolling Memphis
Tennessee’s Department of Safety and Homeland Security is asking for more than 100 state troopers, in part to fill in patrol gaps left open because of a law enforcement surge in Memphis. Safety Commissioner Jeff Long made a request for $43.5 million to fund 139 positions for Highway Patrol officers, supervisors and...
