Crime & Safety stories in Memphis

What can be done in 2026 here in Memphis about very loud neighbors. They play very loud music 24/7. Last night around 330 am it was so loud my bedroom windows were shaking. It's loud bass especially. Does calling the police even help these days? I have tried talking and our neighbor has tried talkin

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Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. Before becoming a U.S. Virgin Islands senator, Franklin Johnson had other roles, including as a Little League umpire. That’s where he met N’Kosi Parris. The boy came from a big family, and Johnson was a classmate of

Was driving on I240 when I saw several Memphis police motorcycles and black SUVs going to opposite direction. Anybody know who came to Memphis?

A popular and controversial rock opera about Jesus’ final week, a satire about theater egos and getting sardines or a look into the criminal underworld of mobs? Take your pick of what’s showing on theater stages across Memphis. 

Rep. G.A. Hardaway, a longtime advocate for Memphis in the legislature, died early Friday. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)State Rep. G.A. Hardaway, who had a reputation as a fierce advocate for his Memphis community, civil rights and crime victims, died early Friday at Vanderbilt Universit

A police chase in Covington, Tennessee, took a bizarre turn when a suspect armed with a rifle tried to hide in a barbershop. The pursuit began around 11:40 a.m. as officers closed in on the individual.

A shooting in Whitehaven on Thursday night left two men injured, with one in critical condition. Police have detained one individual as the investigation continues.

A police chase in Covington, TN, took an unexpected twist when a suspect armed with a rifle tried to hide in a barbershop. Officers were close to apprehending him during the incident.

Trenton Abston, accused of attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young, has been federally charged following his initial arrest. Abston was previously sentenced to judicial diversion for attempted kidnapping and is now facing additional legal consequences.

James Daniel McGee, a 36-year-old from Savannah, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a 15-year-old girl. This conviction comes shortly after he was removed from a sex offender registry for a previous offense.

Investigators in Hickory Hill are utilizing advanced DNA techniques to identify human remains discovered last month. The remains, believed to belong to three children, were found following a report of a skull in a wooded area.

A GMC truck crashed into Frida's Restaurante Mexicano in Midtown Memphis early Thursday morning, resulting in extensive damage. The incident occurred shortly before 2 a.m., and police found the vehicle abandoned with no license plate.

Lindsey Whiteside has requested a delay in her federal trial, citing health complications from a heart condition. The trial, originally set for June 1, has faced multiple rescheduling since her indictment in 2025.

Authorities have found human remains believed to belong to three young children in a wooded area of Southeast Memphis. The remains, which have been decaying for several years, are currently being investigated as police seek to identify the victims and determine their origins.

Deterris D. Degraffenreid, 28, was arrested for allegedly pulling a gun on a family member and her two children during a domestic dispute in Frayser. The incident occurred on April 7, prompting police intervention.

Calvin Crutcher Jr., 29, faces 30 charges after a chase on Interstate 240 resulted in a 10-vehicle crash and injuries to a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. He admitted to being under the influence of drugs and alcohol during the incident.

A police car and a CSI van were spotted at Dillard's, raising questions about potential incidents. However, it appears to be coincidental.

A Memphis family is heartbroken after their small pug was shot to death near a barbershop just a block from their home. The family is particularly distressed as their dog was known to be non-aggressive.

Authorities in Memphis have uncovered human remains belonging to multiple young children. The investigation is ongoing as police work to identify the remains and determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic discovery.

The Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid in downtown Memphis was evacuated following a bomb threat on Wednesday morning. Memphis Police conducted a thorough search and confirmed no threats were found.

The Memphis Police Department and FBI are investigating the discovery of human remains belonging to three children in Hickory Hill. The remains were found along Ridge Meadow Parkway, with investigations ongoing to determine their identities and cause of death.

Memphis Police officers shot at a loose dog that charged at them and bit two individuals on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred on Bartlett Road, prompting a response to a dog bite call.

Trenton Abston, 26, has been taken into FBI custody after being charged with stalking Memphis Mayor Paul Young. The charges stem from an incident in June 2025 where Abston allegedly attempted to kidnap the mayor.

Raymond Jones, a 67-year-old former school bus driver from Tipton County, has been charged with soliciting a minor following allegations of inappropriate conduct towards a 16-year-old student. The incident reportedly occurred on March 27 in Brighton, Tennessee.

Iris Shaw, a 41-year-old caregiver from Memphis, faces charges for submitting over 100 overlapping hours of services to TennCare. She is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of property, with the alleged theft amounting between $2,500 and $10,000.

The remains of three children, aged between three and seven, were found in a vacant field in Hickory Hill, Memphis. The investigation is ongoing as search crews continue to explore the area.

Tifanee Wright has been charged in the death of a Whitehaven activist Yvonne Nelson, who fought “tirelessly for improving conditions for all.”

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