For readers in Memphis, this page covers law enforcement activity, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows local incidents and the judicial proceedings that result from them.
Occupants of a stolen vehicle fled after it crashed through a funeral home parking lot and into a neighboring homeowner's fence.
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Do you trust Memphis police to respond effectively to crimes in your neighborhood?
The Memphis Fire Department responded to a blaze on Steele Street early Thursday morning.
Robert Carmack faces multiple felony charges following a fatal May 31 multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 40.
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Should the federal government prioritize tougher prosecution of professional tax preparers to reduce fraud?
Three local tax professionals face federal charges for filing false returns and seeking millions in fraudulent refunds.
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Do you believe multi-agency law enforcement task forces effectively improve safety in your community?
The interagency task force has made over 1,500 narcotics arrests as part of a broader crackdown on local violent crime.
Former Shelby County Criminal Court judge A. Melissa Boyd has died, according to her church and family, and funeral details have not yet been announced.
Reporting here centers on criminal investigations, judicial outcomes, police policies and public safety initiatives. Coverage extends across the city and into the surrounding communities as events warrant. Seasonal changes in activity levels and shifting focus on specific enforcement priorities characterize the rhythm of the reporting. Statutory changes and departmental staffing levels serve as the primary factors influencing how effectively the system functions day to day.
