Two men received federal prison terms after a November 2024 construction-site carjacking in Memphis; one drew 13 years, the other 8.5 years.

Sheriff's detectives say three men tried to cut into Shelby Farms' penal farm fence and smuggle bags of contraband; two are being held on six‑figure bonds.

A Memphis man received a combined 946‑month federal sentence after a jury convicted him in December for robbing three phone stores in October 2024.

A 20‑year‑old Memphis Tigers defensive lineman was arrested after police say a handgun was found in his backpack during a traffic stop on campus. The program removed his profile from the team site as authorities take the case to court.

A man was seriously wounded in a shooting near Elmwood Cemetery on Thursday; Memphis police are investigating and asking witnesses to call Crime Stoppers.

A Memphis motorcycle officer was struck during a Midtown traffic stop; a woman was detained after a pursuit and police say no injuries were reported. Investigation is ongoing.

Shelby County has launched a planning phase to add rapid DNA and digital forensics capacity at the TBI Jackson lab, aiming to cut backlogs and speed casework.

Coldwater police say teens reported sexual activity at a Central Avenue laundromat; officers want cameras and tips.

A Columbia man pleaded guilty in Jackson after prosecutors say he lured a 12-year-old on Snapchat and transported her to his South Carolina home. He faces a 10-year minimum and sentencing in September.

A Memphis man was arrested after a 13-year-old's mother found messages arranging a meeting; police charged him with attempted statutory rape.

A man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after a shooting Wednesday near Wellington Street and Lucy Avenue in South Memphis.

A repossession on Macon Road ended in a shooting Wednesday; police say the vehicle’s owner has been charged with aggravated assault and the tow-truck driver is in non-critical condition.

An 18‑year‑old led troopers on a high‑speed chase through Frayser and surrendered after officers used a tire‑deflation device. A 15‑year‑old passenger was found with an illegal firearm.