Deon Scott, a former Shelby County Division of Corrections investigator, admitted to taking a bribe in exchange for bringing contraband to an inmate. He now faces up to 15 years behind bars, with sentencing scheduled for February 19, 2026.

Brandon Isabelle received a 147-year prison sentence for the murders of Danielle and Kennedy Hoyle, child neglect, and kidnapping, according to the Shelby County DA's Office.

Memphis Safe Task Force arrested Honduran national Alex Rodriguez on charges of child rape and sexual battery.

The Memphis Safe Task Force arrested a man for posing as a TBI agent. Andrew Lee, 47, was charged with Criminal Impersonation after falsely presenting TBI credentials.

John A. Bell of Tennessee faces federal charges for child exploitation, including creation and possession of sexually explicit material involving minors.

Collierville Police are investigating five St. George's Independent School students for two sexual assaults on campus, with one arrest for evidence tampering so far.

Law enforcement, including U.S. Marshals, arrested fugitive Ronald Pilkington in Tipton County after being on the run; Southaven PD K9 injured during his previous escape.

Southaven Police Chief Kern thanked Tipton County Sheriff's Department for aiding in the hunt for Ronald Pilkington, who injured a K-9 during a traffic stop escape.

A Memphis nephrologist settled fraud allegations with a $375,296.90 payment for billing Medicare for undelivered ESRD treatments. The settlement is not an admission of guilt.

The Germantown Police Department's weekly report details various crimes, including contractor fraud and altercations, emphasizing law enforcement's ongoing efforts to maintain community safety.

A shooting at Wolfchase Galleria in Memphis resulted in one death, following a conflict between two men. The suspect was later detained, with police declaring it an isolated incident.

An SUV crashed into a T-Mobile store in Bartlett with no injuries reported; the cause remains under investigation, and the store is closed until further notice.

An 82-year-old Memphis man died due to smoke inhalation after a fire started by children playing with a lighter. Firefighters tried to save him, but he succumbed to his injuries. The incident was ruled accidental.