Copper thief caught in the act by Memphis Police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was caught stealing copper and arrested by Memphis police early Monday morning. Mark Meetze, 53, was charged with Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Theft of Property $1,000-$2,500 to wit copper utility lines, and Possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers said while they were on...
Calls for change at jail after 3 inmate deaths
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Community members and lawmakers are calling for change after yet more problems plague 201 Poplar. WREG has been reporting extensively about the overcrowding, reports of poor conditions and understaffing at the Shelby County Jail. The influx of hundreds of inmates following arrests by the Memphis Safe...
Mid-South Food Bank demand rises as SNAP benefits lapse
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As lawmakers work to reopen the government and restore SNAP benefits, the Mid-South Food Bank is handling an increased demand for food. Organizers said they’ve received calls from parents of disabled children in need or callers who said they would’ve gone hungry without the Mid-South Food Bank’s...
WATCH: Months later, family still searching for answers in deadly Memphis hit-and-run crash
Months later, family still searching for answers in deadly Memphis hit-and-run crash. Chris Pierce told FOX13 that on the night of Sunday, Aug. 17, his brother David and another brother had just repossessed a car and were driving up Lamar Avenue. The two brothers noticed a car stalled out in the center lane of the...
Argument over dog leads to shooting, two detained
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting investigation is underway at a Raleigh fire station after a man was critically injured in an argument, Memphis Police confirm. Officers say they responded to a shooting call at a fire station on 4985 Raleigh Lagrange Road just before 9:30 p.m. According to a witness, she told police she...
Meet Our 2025 Halloween Photo Contest Winner
Memphis Parent invited you to share your most creative looks for this year's Halloween Photo Contest, presented by Compass Community Schools. The winner receives a $100 Kroger gift card, and anyone who entered or voted was also entered into a drawing for four Malco movie passes. You voted for your...
Memphis warming center opens as temperatures drop
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Warming Center will open on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 10 p.m. due to the drop in temperatures. It is located at the First Baptist Church on the northeast corner of Poplar Ave. and East Parkway, with the entrance on Poplar. The warming center will be open from 10 p.m. Sunday […]
Intense Debate: Sheriff’s Office Reports Woman’s Threat to Detonate Jail East Unless Inmates Are...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Woman threatened to blow up Jail East if inmates not released, sheriff's office says.
Digital Siren app alerts drivers to nearby high-speed pursuits
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police chase numbers obtained by WREG show just how deadly police chases can be, even if you are not the one being pursued. “Every time they chase somebody, somebody die. Stop chasing people,” one Memphis driver said. It’s why finding alternatives to protect the community and still get the...
DeSoto County Crime Stoppers Receives Thousands in Taxpayer Funds, Cannot Show Any Crimes Stopped
Today State Auditor Shad White released a report showing the DeSoto County Crime Stoppers spent nearly $400,000 over the last 10 years while not being able to provide evidence that it ever gave a tip on a crime to law enforcement or gave a reward to anyone who reported a crime to law enforcement. “Preventing […]
