The Memphis Police Department reports a series of retail thefts across the city involving various suspects and items taken, urging the public to assist in investigations.

A fire at a Memphis recycling plant caused significant damage but no injuries. Firefighters responded to an 11:24 p.m. call, with damages estimated at $888,000. The cause is under investigation.

A 12-year-old girl in Tennessee tackled a man attempting a break-in, helping to detain him until police arrived. The community and authorities praised her bravery.

A hazardous spill of 2,000 gallons of calcium bromide on McLemore Avenue in Memphis caused significant traffic disruptions, but was contained by the Memphis Fire Department.

Roy Ezell Jones was convicted of second-degree murder for the killing of his wife, Juanita Jones, in a trial that included a child witness and a confession.

Search is ongoing for suspects following a shooting outside the Happy Mexican restaurant in Cordova; no victims hit but nearby cars were struck by gunfire.

Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. is set for a 2026 trial for bribery and tax evasion charges involving $250,000 from nonprofits linked to grants he supported.

Arkansas State Police are investigating a fatal shooting involving an officer in Polk County, where Darrin Laudermilk was killed during an eviction process. The incident will be reviewed by the Polk County Prosecutor.

One person was critically injured in a shooting outside District 12 Social Club in Hickory Hill, Memphis, with shots fired from a vehicle that fled the scene.

A victim, Deonte Fletcher, died after being shot in River Valley Lane, Memphis. Police found an AR-style firearm and casings, and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.

Sincere Parker, a University of Memphis basketball player, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault against his girlfriend, who reported being pushed, slapped, and choked by Parker.

Memphis Police are actively seeking a suspect for car theft and a potential kidnapping after stealing a car with a child inside, who was found safe later. The same suspect is believed to have returned to commit another crime but escaped.

Eight Young Mob gang members indicted in Memphis for various crimes including murder, racketeering, and drug offenses.