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April 28, 2018
Chief of Police Terrell Coyce Beecham, Lawrenceburg Police, Lawrenceburg, TN. Director of Police Services/Public Safety L. Angela Webb, Southwest TN, Community College Police Department, Memphis, TN. Colonel Tracy G. Trott, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Nashville, TN. Chief Kenneth Morgan, OliverÃâà...
wreg.com
April 28, 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police have arrested a man they say raped a woman and then abandoned her in a parking lot back in June. The victim was walking home on Lamar Avenue when Brandon Smith reportedly pulled up next to her and asked if she needed a ride. She said she got into the car and told himÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
April 28, 2018
In February the city's public works department buffed the wrong murals. The lawsuit says a "beige patrol used for cleaning graffiti carried out the attack and mutilated the images." The city later acknowledged the murals were buffed in error. When asked about the lawsuit Friday, Memphis Mayor JimÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
April 28, 2018
... running from the scene. He's identified as a black man, approximately 18 to 25-years-old. He was last seen wearing dark colored pants, a red long sleeved shirt and a dark colored baseball cap. If you have any information, call CrimeStoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477) or call the Jackson Police Department.
wreg.com
April 27, 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — From purses and wallets to clothing and guns, thieves are taking items from cars across the city. It's a crime no neighborhood is immune to. Thieves are breaking into ... According to the Memphis Police Department, there as been a steady rise in car break-ins. In 2017, Memphis cappedÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
April 26, 2018
Now Memphis Police Department is investigating and wants you to be on the lookout. The standout ... "It's a car nobody is going to miss going down the road,” said Chad Tidwell at Infiniti of Memphis on Germantown Road. Tidwell said the ... The gold 2017 Q60 has a Tennessee tag BRR-220. If you see thatÃâà...
FOX13 Memphis
April 26, 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Hernando woman was shot in the head while riding in the car with her husband in southwest Memphis. Annie Vaughn and her husband were driving from their home in Mississippi to a Memphis junkyard when the they became ... We notified the Memphis Police Department about it.
WMC Action News 5
April 25, 2018
The abandoned house where the girl says she was raped (Source: WMC Action News 5). MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -. Memphis Police Department is investigating after a child said she was raped walking home from school on Monday.
WMC Action News 5
April 1, 2018
Dorian Harris (Source: Family of Victim). MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -. A teenager was discovered dead on the side of a residence in Hyde Park, according to Memphis Police Department.
wreg.com
April 1, 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman was charged with multiple accounts of identity theft and burglary after stealing deodorant from the Cash Saver grocery on Madison Avenue, police say. The Memphis Police Department was called by a security guard who had detained 49-year-old Kellie Grace for stealingÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 31, 2018
Saturday brought more heartache for a Memphis family who's now lost five relatives since a house fire on Thursday in Orange Mound. Brothers 13-year-old Christyon and 12-year-old Charles Johnson died Saturday at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
WMC Action News 5
March 31, 2018
"We come and bring the social work department here and provide food and entertainment and outreach to the community," said Dr. Jody Long. "We have several health events sponsors today, we have handed out toothbrushes as well as games for the children." The students said they enjoyed getting toÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 31, 2018
“The department of Urban Development serves a lot of communities within the City of Hattiesburg,” said Andrew Ellard, director of Urban Development in a press release. “This event contributes greatly to increasing the awareness for our special needs community, but also in connecting our local and stateÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 31, 2018
According to Blytheville Fire Department Capt. Tony Emmert, firefighters went to a home in the 2400 block of Peabody Street around 11 p.m. Friday. No one was in the home at the time of the fire and authorities believe squatters may have been living in the home. Also, no utilities were hooked up to theÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 29, 2018
Applicants are preferred to be certified officers, but that's not required. Interested candidates can obtain an application at the Columbia Police Department, at 205 Second Street. Applicants are required to take a drug screening, physical fitness test and criminal background check. For any additional questions, please contactÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 28, 2018
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will pause all interstate construction projects to allow for the maximum roadway capacity to commuters. Beginning Thursday, March 29 at 6 p.m. until Monday, April 2 at 6 a.m., TDOT will halt all lane closures in the many construction zones throughout the state. "Motorists will stillÃâà...
FOX13 Memphis
March 28, 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Security plans are in place for the MLK50 celebration. Memphis Police Department has been preparing since January for the national event that is expected to attract up to 75,000 people. People attending one of the nine sites can expect obvious police presence and road closures acrossÃâà...
The Root
March 28, 2018
Still, the Memphis Police Department was a pack of violent dogs unleashed. With Mayor Loeb's blessing, they terrorized sanitation strikers and community supporters with teargas and billy clubs, then they began arresting anyone they could get their hands on. They followed the marchers back to ClaybornÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 28, 2018
James Trentham (Source: MPD). MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -. Memphis Police Department launched a search for a 17-year-old who has not been seen since Tuesday afternoon.
WMC Action News 5
March 28, 2018
The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Brantley Road and New Horn Lake Road. Memphis Police Department said two SUVs collided in the area. Police said one of the SUVs lost control and spun out in the area, hitting a second vehicle with its right side. The passenger of the firstÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 27, 2018
Officers arrested Frank D. Prejean, 51, of Beech Grove Monday night on suspicion of first-degree murder. He's being held without bond awaiting a probable cause appearance in Greene County District Court. According to Detective Jack Hailey with the Paragould Police Department, Prejean is accused ofÃâà...
The Commercial Appeal
March 27, 2018
Since January, Memphis police and other city officials have met to ensure MLK50 events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. ... Up to 100,000 people are expected to gather at the events that kick off next week, said Memphis Police Department Deputy Chief Michael Hardy.
WMC Action News 5
March 24, 2018
Tipping protections – The Department of Labor proposed last year changing regulations related to tipping, which could have allowed owners to pool employee tips and possibly even take them for their own. The law now explicitly states “an employer may not keep tips received by its employees for anyÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 24, 2018
Mid-South kids are mobilized and ready to march in Memphis this Saturday, March 24. They'll be part of the nationwide "March For Our Lives" movement, taking their struggle for safer schools to the streets in coordinated marches across America. "How are you really learning when you're worried, andÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 24, 2018
The Nashville Prevention Partnership delivered 120 doses to the fire department on Friday afternoon. “According to the fire department, they've seen a 100 percent increase in uses of Narcan in overdoses in the city alone,” said Nashville Prevention Partnership's Dewayne Holman. Thanks to a grant,Ãâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 24, 2018
Jackson Police Department is looking for a man who is suspected of breaking into a house in the 200 block of Princeton Street earlier this week. According to a tweet from JPD, he appears to have a tattoo on his right hand. WANTED: #JPD needs help with identifying this male, suspected of burglarizing a residence in theÃâà...
wreg.com
March 24, 2018
Memphis, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is investigating a carjacking that took place in Raleigh on Friday night. According to the police, the carjacking happened in the 4900 block of Yale Road, just before 11 p.m. The victims told officer than an armed stranger approached them while they sittingÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 24, 2018
A woman wanted in connection to to a Wiggins assault was spotted in Hattiesburg Friday afternoon, according to the Wiggins Police Department. (Photo source: Wiggins PD Facebook)Ãâà...
wreg.com
March 24, 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn. —Two people have been shot at Waldorf Avenue and Arkansas Street, Memphis Police Department confirmed. Police say the suspects are “possibly” in a gold car. One victim is in non-critical condition, police say. The other victim's condition has not yet been released. If you have anyÃâà...
MyAJC
March 23, 2018
The whole scene played out less than 100 yards away from high-ranking Memphis Police Department officers and a television crew, who were at the Whitehaven church for a juvenile justice workshop. Officers said they overheard an argument taking place on the southeast side of the church parking lot.
wreg.com
March 21, 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department confirmed police responded to a shooting in the 3200 block of Spottswood Tuesday night. Four suspects fled the scene in a gold Nissan Altima. The condition of the victim is not available at this time. We will update this story as more informationÃâà...
wreg.com
March 21, 2018
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — The Bolivar Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward after a young restaurant employee was shot and killed Tuesday evening at a family-owned restaurant. The incident happened around closing time at El Ranchito on West Market Street. The suspects entered the kitchen areaÃâà...
FOX13 Memphis
March 21, 2018
JACKSON, Tenn. - A suspect has landed on a list no one wants to ever be on: TBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List. Charius Darel Ross of Humboldt, Tennessee is wanted by Humboldt Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of aÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 21, 2018
“It separates us from other states that we do have great support from our legislature and our government, that they recognize this industry and its impact,” said Jai Templeton, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Agriculture. “We have about 67,000 farming operations across Tennessee that take care ofÃâà...
wreg.com
March 21, 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is investigating an officer involved crash that happened at Winchester and Mendenhall Tuesday evening. Police say the officer was on duty in an unmarked car when a man crashed into it at 4:33 p.m.. The officer was transported to Regional OneÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 21, 2018
Austin police have responded to the suspicious package at an Austin FedEx facility. (Source: KXAN/CNN). FedEx confirmed that the individual responsible also shipped a second package that has now been secured. (Source: KSAT/CNN). Also on WMCTV.COMMore>>. AUSTIN, TX (RNN) - Police in Austin,Ãâà...
FOX13 Memphis
March 20, 2018
We've been looking into the numbers and talking to law enforcement. Every Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Mike Dunavant has a meeting to review every firearms offense that occurs in Memphis and Shelby County on a weekly basis. The meeting is with Memphis Police Department, Shelby CountyÃâà...
Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun
March 20, 2018
Colin Kiyoshi Hayward Toland passed away at St. Jude's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. An Ithaca local, Colin had been treated ... Colin was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant by the Memphis Police Department in a surprise ceremony in Memphis on March 9, 2018. The department also awarded himÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 20, 2018
Man killed in East Memphis house fire. Sunday, March 18th 2018, 4:29 pm PDT Monday, March 19th 2018, 4:31 am PDT. By WMCActionNews5.com Staff. Email. Connect ... (Source: WMC Action News 5). MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -. A man is dead after a house fire in East Memphis, according to Memphis Fire Department.
WMC Action News 5
March 20, 2018
The Mississippi Department of Transportation offers free litter prevention educational programs for summer camps and community groups in Mississippi. The “Don't Trash Mississippi” with Myrtle the Turtle education program is designed for school-aged children in kindergarten through third grade.
WMC Action News 5
March 20, 2018
Tennessee Rep. Antonio Parkinson (D-Memphis) called the bill ignorant and culturally insensitive. “With this bill, they have awakened a sleeping giant,” ... The Department remains committed to the health and safety of the citizens of Tennessee and ensuring the success of the professionals who serve ourÃâà...
Tucson News Now
March 20, 2018
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -. Memphis Police Department said it has foiled one woman's plan to have her soon-to-be husband murdered,. Crystal Gadlin allegedly offered a man $40,000 to get the job done, but there's another big twist in this case. Gadlin will have to appear before a judge on charges ofÃâà...
FOX13 Memphis
March 20, 2018
We've been looking into the numbers and talking to law enforcement. Every Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Mike Dunavant has a meeting to review every firearms offense that occurs in Memphis and Shelby County on a weekly basis. The meeting is with Memphis Police Department, Shelby CountyÃâà...
wreg.com
March 20, 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is searching for a missing teen who is feared to be endangered. Police say 15-year-old Antearia Moss was dropped off at school in the 1800 block of Pennsylvania Monday morning. However, she was not at the school when it let out. She was last seenÃâà...
wreg.com
March 20, 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department confirms a man was critically injured in a shooting in the 1100 block of Jackson in North Memphis Monday night. Police responded to the scene at 8:19 p.m. where they located a man who was injured. The victim was transported to Regional OneÃâà...
WZTV
March 19, 2018
... baby missing out of Tennessee. Zoe Jordan, 10 months old, is missing from Memphis. Nashville-area residents received an AMBER Alert to their phones just after 11 p.m. Friday night. The AMBER Alert is state-wide. TBI said Zoe was in a vehicle that was stolen in Memphis. Police responded to the stolenÃâà...
WSMV Nashville
March 18, 2018
Memphis Police Department said 10-month-old Zoe Jordan was inside a car that was stolen while it was running near the intersection of Malco Crossing and Riverdale Friday night. The child was found inside the car at Benoit and Cleary Drive Saturday morning. In a press conference, Memphis PoliceÃâà...
The Commercial Appeal
March 17, 2018
Two officers with the Memphis Police Department's K-9 unit have been relieved of duty pending an investigation into allegations that the officers bred police dogs with their personal dogs and then attempted to sell the puppies, sources said. Sgt. Robert Covington and Officer Carl Craig have been relieved ofÃâà...
Memphis Daily News
March 6, 2018
The existing 1955 marker at B.B. King and Adams by the Tennessee Historical Commission refers to “Forrest's early home” at the site and makes no ... the Memphis Massacre of 1866 – a three-day rampage of white mob violence against black citizens led by the all-white Memphis Police Department inÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 6, 2018
“I've noticed they've come from other counties in Tennessee and maybe out of the state, I don't know, but I think it's just wonderful the support that they're showing the respect,” said ... Bowen served with the Lebanon Police Department for five years and was a third generation member of that department.
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