Man critical after being hit by car in Millington

Published   Dec 05, 2024 11:18AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was left critically injured after being hit by a car Wednesday night in Millington, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say they were called to a hit-and-run accident in the 5900 block of Port Harbor Drive around 7:30 p.m. A male pedestrian was hit by a vehicle while [...] ... Read more

City's attorney says Memphis won't enter consent decree with

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The city's chief legal officer says Memphis will not enter into a consent decree over police reform with the Department of Justice, until the city has had time to review the agency's report. The city's response comes as the Justice ... Read more

'School Board Five' reaches $200k settlement with MSCS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- "I want to sit here and talk about virtual teachers," Professor Damon Curry Morris said. During Tuesday's Memphis Shelby County School board meeting, Professor Morris addressed his concerns about the new teaching method. "I think ev ... Read more

MPD: Checks stolen from mail and deposited in woman's accoun

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A FedEx employee is accused of depositing nearly $11,000 in forged checks into her Federal Express Credit Union account and spending most of the money. Katasiah Hunt, 23, was booked in the Shelby County Jail Tuesday for theft of pro ... Read more

Suspect in stolen car nearly hits child walking horse: MPD

Published   Dec 04, 2024 02:45PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was arrested after he took police on a chase from Memphis to Mississippi, nearly crashing into two children at horse stables in Olive Branch, officials say. Jason Christie, 45, was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon and is now facing a long list of charges. Reports say that just after 4 [...] ... Read more

MPD: Mom of juvenile auto theft suspect helped 14-year-old b

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Police say a Memphis mom saw a video of her 14-year-old son stealing a car but, instead of contacting authorities, told the teen to remove incriminating evidence from her home. Candace Fuqua, 34, was booked in the Shelby County Jail ... Read more

Real-life Grinch caught on camera stealing Christmas display

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Central Gardens man says he put a small tree display on his front porch to spread some Christmas cheer and watched someone steal it Tuesday night. The theft on Vance Avenue was caught on camera and posted on Nextdoor. Some neighbo ... Read more

Piles of mail dumped on Memphis street

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thousands of pieces of mail were dumped along Crump Boulevard, causing an obstacle for drivers Wednesday. The United States Postal Service said it was caused by a contractor that "inadvertently dropped some of its load." But some s ... Read more