Content Tagged 'Crime'

FBI Ranks Memphis as 5th Most Dangerous City
Violent crime is back on the rise in Memphis after reports last year that the city was making progress. This year, the FBI ranks Memphis as the 5th most dangerous city in America. Video Watch Video
Suspect Charged in Midtown Carjacking, Downtown Crash
Memphis police have arrested the suspect accused of carjacking a man outside a midtown music store, and then crashing the stolen car outside the Peabody Hotel.
Bartlett Police Officer Charged with Assault
A Bartlett police office has been charged with Simple Assault stemming from a domestic fight Sunday night.
Brother Sought for 1-Year-Old's Shooting
Jackson police are searching for one of two brothers accused of a shooting that sent a one-year-old to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head.
Charges to be Upgraded after Child Abuse Victim Dies
A three year-old girl has died after police say she was beaten by her mother's live-in boyfriend.
Wynne Band Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes
An Arkansas high school band teacher is facing child sex charges.
Woman Arrested after Mistaking Bartlett Cop for Drug Dealer
A Bartlett woman was slapped with drug charges when her search for pills ended with police.
Two Memphians Indicted for Tornado Assistance Fraud
Three suspects, two of which are from Memphis, have been indicted for defrauding a non-profit organization for rental assistance checks meant for victims of the May 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri.
Suspect Charged for Pointing Shotgun at Memphis Officers
A suspect is recovering at The MED from being shot by Memphis police after he pointed a shotgun at officers during a home burglary early Saturday morning.
Suspect Charged in Craigslist Robbery, Shooting
Memphis police have charged a suspect with shooting and robbing an unsuspecting buyer answering a Craigslist ad.
Nashville Shooting Suspect in Custody in Memphis
The man accused of shooting his girlfriend and her three daughters at a Nashville apartment complex Friday night turned himself in early Sunday morning in Memphis.
Teens Critical after Shooting at Peppertree Apartments
Two teens are in critical condition after they were shot late Thursday night at the Peppertree Apartments in Whitehaven.
Another Violent Craigslist Sale in Memphis
Memphis Police are warning people to be careful of Craigslist. According to MPD a man was shot in broad daylight outside a McDonald's in Cordova on Sunday. Video Watch Video
Judge Tosses Teen's Confession to Arson, Murder
He confessed to murdering his mother by setting their house on fire, but jurors will never hear the young man's admission of guilt.
Suspect Charged with Frayser Woman's Murder
Memphis police have arrested a suspect for the murder of a woman in the Frayser area early Saturday morning.
Suspect Shot by Homeowner in Attempted Burglary
A burglary suspect was shot by the owner of a southeast Shelby County home Saturday night.
Man Shot Trying to Purchase a Cell Phone at McDonald's
A man was sent to the MED in critical condition after being shot in the stomach while attempting to purchase a cell phone at McDonald’s on the 600 block of N. Germantown Pkwy.
Police Investigating Robbery Victim's Murder
Memphis police are investigating the murder of a robbery victim early Saturday morning just southwest of the University of Memphis area.
Memphis Lawyer Arrested for DUI after Domestic Dispute
A high-profile Memphis defense lawyer and his girlfriend were busted for a domestic incident in the parking lot of a Target store.
Most Wanted Memphis Fugitive Still At Large, U.S. Marshals Seek Public's Help
The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help in locating a Memphis man who is wanted in Tennessee for first-degree murder and criminal attempt first-degree murder.
Suspect Wanted for Severe Domestic Violence Beating
Memphis police are looking for the man who critically injured his ex-girlfriend at his Parkway Village home.
Arkansas Man Charged with Wife's 2011 Murder
Investigators say they've solved a murder mystery in Marion, Arkansas.
Suspect Wanted for Shooting, Robbing Pizza Delivery Driver
Memphis police are investigating the shooting of a pizza delivery driver who was robbed Thursday night.
Two Busted for Trying to Buy Drugs with Newspaper
Two men are behind bars after they tried to buy cocaine from an undercover police officer with newspaper disguised as stacks of money.
Elderly Woman Stabbed in North Memphis Home
Memphis police are investigating the stabbing of an elderly woman found dead in her north Memphis home Tuesday night.
Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Severely Beating Girlfriend
A woman is recovering from multiple injuries as her boyfriend sits behind bars for nearly beating her to death.
Frayser Man Accused of Being a 'Romeo Pimp'
A Frayser man is behind bars on kidnapping and sex trafficking charges. His landlord says he was clean-cut, polite, and acted normal, and had no idea his tenant would be accused of pimping women. Video Watch Video
Memphis Man Robbed at Gunpoint after Answering Craigslist Ad
Three teens are in police custody for posting a fake sale listing on Craigslist and robbing the person who showed up to buy the items. Video Watch Video
Suspect Sought in Deadly South Memphis Shooting
The suspect who shot an killed a man in south Memphis early Wednesday morning is still at large.
Brother Charged with Deadly Orange Mound Shooting
Memphis police have charged the brother of a teen shooting victim with his murder.
Mental Evaluation Ordered for Germantown Murder Suspect
Friends of a murdered Mid-South teacher say they want her husband to never forget what happened.
Suspects Shoot Guard, Rob Buffet Restaurant in Raleigh
Memphis police are searching for two suspects that shot a security guard and robbed the manager of a Chinese buffet restaurant Sunday night.
Victim Killed in Attempted Robbery
Memphis police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in Orange Mound Wednesday night.
Memphis Officer Indicted on Multiple Rape Charges
The Memphis officer accused of raping a woman he met on Beale Street while off duty has been indicted by a grand jury.
Stampedes, Stabbing during Rowdy Beale Street Weekend
Memphis police had their hands full on Beale Street Saturday night after a stabbing at the newly-reopened Club 152 and two "stampedes."
Suspect Wanted for Attempted Kidnapping of Elderly Woman
An east Memphis great-grandmother says she's lucky to be alive after she was nearly kidnapped Tuesday afternoon. Video Watch Video
Suspect Charged in Deadly Double Shooting
A domestic dispute in the Frayser area turned deadly Wednesday night, injuring one victim and killing a second.
Three Teens Charged for Staged Craigslist Robbery
Three teens are in police custody for posting a fake sale listing on Craigslist and robbing the person who showed up to buy the items.
Two Killed, Two Wounded in Sunday Shooting
Memphis police are investigating a shooting that left two injured and two dead Sunday night.
Residents, MPD Dispute 'Dangerous Neighborhoods' Report
Two neighborhoods in Memphis are ranked in the top 25 most dangerous in the country. A Massachusetts research company collected the data from FBI reports and law enforcement agencies. But, MPD Director Toney Armstrong said the numbers are skewed. Video Watch Video
Suspects Wanted in Counterfeit Check Ring
Authorities in Mississippi need help identifying two suspects involved in a counterfeit check cashing ring.
Suspects Wanted for Southwest Memphis Store Robbery
Memphis police are searching for three suspects who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Monday night.
Murder Victim's Friends Question Lesser Charge
Chris Jones is being held at the Shelby County Jail on a $1 million bond, charged in the murder of his estranged wife, Heather Palumbo-Jones. Jones is charged with second degree murder, which many people have questioned. Video Watch Video
Attempted Kidnapping Suspect Charged, Makes First Court Appearance
The man accused of trying to rob and kidnap an elderly woman at an east Memphis grocery store parking lot made his first court appearance Friday morning.
Teen Killed in Orange Mound Shooting
Memphis police are investigating a shooting in the Orange Mound area Monday afternoon that left a teenager dead.
Woman Killed in Orange Mound Domestic Shooting
A man is behind bars after a deadly shooting in the Orange Mound area Friday morning.
Information Needed in Hickory Hill Murder
Memphis homicide detectives need the public's help to solve the murder of a young woman in her Hickory Hill home.
Family of Murdered Clarksdale Politician Wants FBI to Investigate
Marco McMillian's family isn't convinced Lawrence Reed is the only killer. They're pleading with the Coahoma County Sheriff's Office to dig deeper. Video Watch Video
Suspect Arrested for Shelby Farms Robberies
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced an arrest in the robberies at Shelby Farms late Thursday afternoon.
Accused Drunk Driver Hits Young Girl in Orange Mound
Bond is just $2,000 for a Memphis woman charged with hitting a child with her car while driving drunk.
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