MPD confirmed the appointment of Sharonda Hampton to Interim Assistant Police Chief on Friday. Hampton will perform duties for the interim position as well as her former Deputy Chief position. dailymemphian.com/section/metrop…

MPD reports crime was down 18% through the first half of 2024. More from Julia Baker: dailymemphian.com/section/metrop…

James Redmon, a 65-year-old father, is described as “very humble, hard-working, loving and caring.” Redmon was killed during an argument with fellow security guard Richard Lewis, 44, at Main Event on Monday. dailymemphian.com/section/metrop…

An official autopsy report confirms Shelby County Jail inmate Ramon McGhee died from severe anemia and dehydration, with contributing factors of insect infestation and schizophrenia. It ruled his death as "undetermined." dailymemphian.com/section/metros…

Demetrice Johnson, who died after a fatal crash Friday, had dreamed of becoming a police officer since he was a kid. dailymemphian.com/section/metro/…

Earlier today, I spent time with the families of the two MPD Officers involved in this morning's deadly crash. My heart aches for their grief as their lives have been turned upside down as a result of this tragic accident. I stand with MPD and our entire community as we mourn

Memphis tops country for post-pandemic road death spike dailymemphian.com/section/metroc…

Community members, Memphis police personnel, and 901 Fund representatives dance at National Night Out at Tobey Park.

A Memphis Police Dept deputy chief is taking a new job as a suburban top cop. Read all about it 👇 dailymemphian.com/section/metrop…

Personal information of hundreds of former Shelby County DA’s Office employees was inadvertently distributed via email to current employees of the office. dailymemphian.com/article/45721 By Julia Baker

Pallbearers carry the casket holding Demetrice Johnson, a Memphis Police Dept officer who died in a car crash Aug. 2. Johnson’s wife, C’hosen Johnson, watches as his casket is being prepared for transportation to his burial service at Memorial Park Cemetary.

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The Daily Memphian reported so far this year murders are down 21%. This is still not satisfactory. Butthe fact is that law enforcement and the dedicated team in our office are having an impact. dailymemphian.com/section/metrop… #offendersaccountable

We will be looking for you in the stars, James Earl Jones. 🤍 #JamesEarlJones

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Opening statements begin today. I’ll be in the courtroom today. Stay tuned for updates!

Opening statements in the Tyre Nichols trial have begun with statements from prosecutor Elizabeth Rogers and defense attorney John Keith Perry, who represents Tadarrius Bean.