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    As governor pushes for permitless carry, law enforcement leaders push back

    Gov. Bill Lee said he plans to reintroduce a constitutional carry bill. It’s a move local law enforcement leaders say they will once again oppose. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 01, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Unity walk a first step, not final solution in fight against gun violence

    Saturday’s event – one that featured many elected officials and community organizations – was the second unity walk in a three-month span.

    By Omer Yusuf February 28, 2021
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    US Attorney Michael Dunavant discusses tenure as he prepares to leave

    Outgoing U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant reflects on his four years on the job as chief federal prosecutor in the Western District of Tennessee. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 27, 2021
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    Man charged in connection with suspected cockfighting operation at East Memphis home

    A man was arrested at an East Memphis area home and charged in a suspected cockfighting operation. Police and animal services seized more than 200 roosters and hens. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 26, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Journalist sues city for MPD bodycam footage

    Lawsuit claims city “improperly denied” reporter access to decisive bodycam recordings

    By David Waters February 26, 2021
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    Community outreach still the goal at MPD’s new North Memphis station

    Austin Peay Station is part of the new $45 million Raleigh Springs Civic Center development at the former Raleigh Springs Mall site on Austin Peay Highway. The station serves as both a traffic and police precinct.

    By Omer Yusuf February 25, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Collierville Police phasing in body cameras

    The Collierville Police Department is phasing in body cameras. The tools are part of the department’s ongoing efforts to “leverage technology.”

    By Abigail Warren February 23, 2021
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    The Cost of Ego: Jerald Trotter tries to keep youths on right path

    One day at a sports bar more than 20 years ago ended with one man losing his life and another, Jerald Trotter, spending almost 13 years in prison. 

    By Don Wade March 08, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Former Criminal Court Judge James C. Beasley Jr. dies

    James C. Beasley Jr, a former Shelby County Criminal Court judge, died Sunday, Feb. 21. He was remembered as fair and a well-respected judge by his friends and colleagues. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 14, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Second unity walk against gun violence set for Feb. 27

    The second Unity Walk Against Gun Violence is set for Feb. 27 in Whitehaven. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 20, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Gun violence prevention leader readies to get plan started

    Joy Touliatos, GVIP czar, is ready to get the program underway with partners involved in the plan. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 17, 2021
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    Creating hope: New approaches seek to stem domestic violence

    Novel therapy program is among new offender-focused interventions that seek to reduce domestic violence.

    By Natasha Senjanovic February 11, 2021
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    Dunavant to resign as U.S. Attorney

    The top federal prosecutor for the Western District of Tennessee, which includes Memphis, was appointed in 2017 by then-President Donald Trump.

    By Yolanda Jones February 10, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Collierville police nab resources including a drone, mobile command units

    Collierville Police Department has added tools in recent months, including a drone bought with CARES Act funds, motorcycles and two mobile command centers inherited from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

    By Abigail Warren February 08, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Pandemic sets up victims of abuse for even more terror

    Shelby County prosecutors have seen more violence in domestic violence cases during the pandemic and they worry about the number of post-pandemic disclosures of child abuse. 
    Related story: Pandemic a challenge for criminal justice system? Guilty as charged

    By Don Wade February 08, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Pandemic a challenge for criminal justice system? Guilty as charged

    Even under so-called normal conditions, the criminal justice system encounters delays and backlogs. The COVID-19 pandemic takes it to a whole new level. 

    By Don Wade February 07, 2021
  • Business

    UTHSC student files lawsuit against school over social media posts

    Pharmacy student alleges her First Amendment rights were violated by the school.

    By Yolanda Jones February 05, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Court hears appeal related to Memphis area murder

    April Alley seeks DNA testing to exonerate her father, Sedley Alley, who was executed in 2006 after being convicted of the 1985 murder of Marine Lance Cpl. Suzanne Collins in Millington. Sedley Alley confessed to the crime, but later said the confession was coerced.

    By The Associated Press,  The Daily Memphian Staff February 04, 2021
  • Public Safety

    MPD officer accused of kidnapping, murder waives preliminary hearing

    Patric Ferguson, a former MPD officer accused of kidnapping and fatally shooting a man last month, has waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Ferguson remains in jail with no bond. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 04, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Two years after woman goes missing, family still holds out hope

    The family of Pandora Duckett, a Shelby County woman missing since 2019, has raised $20,000 for information about her whereabouts. 

    By Yolanda Jones January 28, 2021
  • Public Safety

    New data confirms violent crime increase for 2020

    The Public Safety Institute and the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission report released crime stats for 2020 confirming what was reported throughout last year -- violent crime was front and center in Memphis with a record number of homicides and aggravated assaults.

    By Yolanda Jones January 27, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    New MPD dashboard to record excessive force complaints, reports

    The dashboard was called for by City Council members this past December and will be added to three city websites. No date was given for when the information will go live, but it will data back to 2016.

    By Bill Dries January 26, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Sides agree to guidelines for curbing COVID-19 in county jail

    County officials and attorneys for Shelby County Jail detainees have agreed to guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus at the jail.

    By Yolanda Jones January 26, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Police investigating the discovery of bones at Mud Island

    Memphis police are investigating the discovery over the weekend of what appeared to be human bones on Mud Island.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 25, 2021
  • Public Safety

    About 40 candidates apply for Memphis Police director job

    Michael Rallings retires in April. Mayor hopes to present candidate to City Council in mid-March.

    By Yolanda Jones January 22, 2021

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