Family heartbroken after man accused of killing stepfather
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A family is heartbroken after a man was accused of killing his stepfather near Millington on Monday. Daniel Opitz, 36, is being charged with first-degree murder and possessing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. Opitz is accused of killing his 69-year-old stepfather, Randy Taylor....
Memphis Storage Facility Manager Confronts Burglars as Police Seek Public’s Help in Ongoing Investigation
A burglary was reported at Forward Storage located at 5724 Shelby Oaks Drive, as detailed by the Memphis Police Department on their official website. The incident took place on September 18, just past noon, when two individuals exploited the moment an unidentified client was leaving the storage facility to gain...
Man stabs woman, steals her phone as she limps away: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is accused of stabbing a woman and stealing her phone after she broke up with him because of his abusive behavior. Danny Thomas, 27, has been charged with Attempted First Degree Murder, Aggravated Robbery, and Domestic Assault. According to MPD, the victim said she was sitting with friends at a...
SCSO issues warrant for killer who posted bond for petty theft shortly after murder...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A warrant has been issued for a convicted killer’s arrest after the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says a processing delay allowed him to be freed from jail the same day he was found guilty of murder. SCSO says 24-year-old Anthony Green was found guilty...
Heart of a Champion: Memphis father fights for change after son’s death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - An unimaginable tragedy turned into an unexpected opportunity for one Memphis dad. He lost his son to an undiagnosed genetic heart condition more than a decade ago. Now, he’s pushing for statewide change to help save other young lives. “All I remember is how happy...
Couple had minor son with them when they tied up, robbed East Memphis man:...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Nutbush couple is accused of bringing their minor son with them when they ambushed, tied up, and robbed a man inside his East Memphis home Monday night. Police said Crystal Sotelo, 36, and Brian Oseguera, 26, were arrested, and their son was taken into custody on Tuesday. Sotelo and Oseguera were […]
I-240 north at McLemore closed after man jumps from bridge, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Interstate 240 at McLemore, going northbound, is closed after a man jumped from the bridge and died, according to the Memphis Police Department. According to MPD, they responded to a call of a man jumping from the north bridge at East McLemore Avenue around 8:40 a.m. When officers arrived, they found...
Deputies search for convicted murderer after his release on separate charge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County deputies are searching for a man convicted of first-degree murder, after he was released by jail staff the same day of his conviction. Authorities say 24-year-old Anthony Green was found guilty in a jury trial on Wednesday, Sept. 24 for the shooting death of a Whitehaven man in 2020. On...
‘We have to do this’: TN Gov. says National Guard arrives next week in...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG)– Governor Bill Lee announced that a task force of 13 agencies, including the National Guard and 300 additional troopers, will be in Memphis as early as Monday. “Personnel from 13 agencies will be on the ground in Memphis next week,” Governor Lee said. He says the Tennessee National Guard will...
ONLY ON FOX13: Mother shares grief, expresses relief after man’s indictment in her son’s...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 27-year-old man has been indicted in a shooting that took place two years ago.
