Memphis residents have heard about their fair share of crime. Memphis is one of the top cities in the country for crime rates. Violent crimes, such as assault, happen frequently. These crimes are aggressively prosecuted by the police. Those who are convicted of...
Violent Crimes
Tennessee man arrested for alleged assault
Memphis has its fair share of violent crimes such as assault. Memphis residents do not condone such actions, and these crimes are heavily prosecuted. The media also spends a lot of time covering assaults, and anyone who is mentioned as a suspect can immediately suffer...
Authorities aggressively seek 19-year-old’s killer
Memphis residents are used to hearing frequent crime reports about their area. It's no secret that the Memphis area has quite a bit of crime. The ultimate violent crime is murder. A person who is facing murder charges may feel like everyone is against them. The public...
Woman shot while driving in Memphis
Memphis residents do not tolerate those who assault others. Although Memphis crime is high, residents demand that those who are facing assault charges be severely punished. Memphis residents and law enforcement aggressively prosecute those who have been charged with...
Orange Mound woman allegedly beats son and chases granddaughter
Residents of Memphis have little tolerance for violent crimes such as assault. Although crime is common in Memphis, those charged with violent crimes can be aggressively prosecuted by the police. Those who are accused and convicted of an assault can face a lengthy...
Memphis man allegedly dismembers roommate
Violent crimes in Memphis, like in many large cities, occur frequently. They are often energetically covered by local media. Unfortunately for those who are accused of violent crimes such as murder, the criminal matters can be frightening.A Memphis man has been...
Man receives ransom phone call to recover stolen items
Recently a Shelby County man had his truck and thousands of dollars of lawn equipment stolen from his home. The homeowner woke up one morning last week to discover that his truck was missing, along with a trailer that contained over $13,000 of lawn equipment. Shortly...
Woman charged with murder of 4-year-old
Murder is the most serious crime a person can commit in Memphis. The act of killing another person can guarantee a long prison sentence and the loss of a good personal and professional reputation. The public does not tolerate those who are even accused of murder.A...
Shelby County deputy recruit charged with murder
Police officers in Memphis generally have a good reputation. They keep the community safe and offer a sense of security for Memphis residents. However, even the most respected of community members can face serious criminal charges such as murder.A man who was a Shelby...
Three accused of forcing woman off road and robbing her
Driving in Memphis comes with the usual obstacles and hazards, such as distracted drivers, speeders and road construction. But, drivers usually do not encounter people trying to run them off the road. Recently, a robbery occurred in Memphis after a woman was allegedly...