West Tennessee Drug Task Force Marks Record Year in Combatting Drug and Weapon Crimes
The West Tennessee Drug Task Force had a record enforcement year, seizing over 2,600 pounds of drugs and making numerous arrests, with a focus on combating foreign organized crime and opioid proliferation.
Memphis Appoints Ex-Federal Judge to Oversee Police Reform in Wake of DOJ Findings After Tyre Nichols' Death
Former federal Judge Bernice Donald is appointed to oversee reforms in the Memphis Police Department following a DOJ report on the use of excessive force and racial discrimination.
Inmate Wesley Joyner Found Unresponsive, Dies after Suspected Overdose at Shelby County Jail in Memphis
A detainee, Wesley Joyner, was found unresponsive in his Shelby County Jail cell and died later, with an overdose suspected as the cause pending an autopsy. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.
Two Suspects Charged in Connection to Double Homicide of Memphis Hairstylist and Friend
Two men have been charged with the murder of a Memphis hairstylist and her friend. The suspects, Desmond Emery and Jonathan Rush, were caught after police found stolen items and weapons during a search warrant.
Man Charged After Allegedly Shooting Club Security Guards in Westwood; Victims Also Arrested for Weapon Violations
Andre Sherrod was charged with shooting two security guards outside a Westwood club after being denied entry for intoxication. The guards were also arrested for illegal weapon possession.












