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State documents allege ex‑Newbern officer Benjamin Gilkey misled prosecutors and ignored supervisors, prompting a POST review that could strip his Tennessee certification.
Tennessee agencies have opened a probe after nine teenagers left a Midtown Memphis treatment facility; seven were located and two remain unaccounted for.
A West Tennessee task force recovered roughly 16 pounds of fentanyl and a bottle of xylazine from a tractor‑trailer on I‑40; officials say the shipment was bound for Knoxville.
Two separate shootings were reported overnight in Parkway Village; police say no injuries were confirmed and investigations are ongoing.
A two-vehicle crash at Weaver Road and Canary Lane left a woman critically injured and knocked out power to nearly 500 MLGW customers as crews worked to clear the scene.
A Memphis police sergeant says the department punished his viewpoint after a 15‑day suspension; he's suing for back pay and emotional distress.
Dyersburg Police posted a Most Wanted list Tuesday naming nine people sought on charges from domestic assault to weapons and drug offenses. Tips should go to 311 or Crime Stoppers.
Bellevue Baptist says it fired a 19-year-old employee after allegations of sexual abuse involving a 15-year-old and reported the matter to authorities.
A would-be robber pointed a gun at a Walgreens cashier and counted down before fleeing empty-handed, police say.
A man was critically wounded in Fox Meadows Monday night; police say there is no suspect information and are asking the public to share tips.
Trenton Abston took an Alford plea and was placed on a four-year diversion program, resolving a high-profile case that began when he allegedly showed up at Mayor Paul Young’s home.
Memphis police responded after dispatchers reported shots in the 1100 block of Frayser Boulevard on Tuesday. Detectives were canvassing the area; no injuries or arrests confirmed.
A Memphis jury convicted Tifanee Wright of second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of Dr. Yvonne Nelson. Wright faces 15–25 years and is due for sentencing on June 15, 2026.
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