Memphis police chief discusses crime reduction, community concerns at Raleigh event
Davis told those gathered at the Dwelling Place Christian Church that crime has decreased consistently across all categories over the past 24 months.
FOX13 Investigates chase policies between THP and MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - With the Memphis Safe Task Force providing hundreds of federal and local officers to help the Memphis Police Department, FOX13 is digging deeper into how chase policies vary depending on the agency. The Tennessee Highway Patrol's (THP) chase policy is much different than police departments. Tennessee...
Wounded victim located at Parkway Village Wendy’s after shooting: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting in Parkway Village Tuesday night, according to Memphis Police. Police said at 6:23 p.m., they responded to a shooting in the 2800 block of Getwell Road. Officers said the shooting did not occur at Wendy’s, but the victim was located at the […]
FOX13 Investigates: A Heated Debate on the Reported Overall Decrease in Crime by Memphis...
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Heat back on at Memphis elementary school, MSCS says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The heat is back on at Oak Forest Elementary School in Memphis, officials said Monday. According to Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), all classrooms are back to "normal" and have resumed as of Monday morning. "The safety and comfort of students and staff remain our top priorities," the school...
Felon found guilty of string of 12 armed robberies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A convicted felon was found guilty Thursday after committing a string of 12 armed business robberies, according to the United States Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Tennessee. The United States Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Tennessee said that Fredrick Buford, 29,...
Suspect’s girlfriend testifies in Wolfchase Galleria shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The pregnant girlfriend of the man accused of shooting and killing a man inside the Wolfchase Galleria testified in court Tuesday. Yahir Mejia, 22, is charged with second-degree murder, accused of killing Erik Sandoval several weeks ago at the mall on Nov. 17. Tommi Hay, Mejia’s girlfriend, testified...
Teen accused in 901 Day shooting on Beale Street transferred to adult court, DA’s...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The teenager believed to be responsible for a shooting on Beale Street during the 901 Day celebration in September has been moved from juvenile to adult court, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. 16-year-old Joshua Hicks was arrested after he allegedly opened fire on Memphis'...
Woman accused of forging, cashing $6k plumbing company check
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is accused of forging and depositing a check of over $6,000 from a plumbing firm. Danyel Ganey, 24, has been charged with theft of property ($2,500-$10,000), Criminal Simulation, Forgery ($2,500-$10,000), Use of a Counterfeit Mark or Logo, and Identity Theft. MPD said on Sept. 24, National...
Intense Debate: Governor Lee Declares Gang Violence and Crime as ‘Grave Emergency’ Warranting Deployment
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Gov. Lee: Gang violence, crime constitute ‘grave emergency’ justifying deployment.

















