Crime

iPhone leads police to accused thief

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, December 5th, 2011, 11:40am

A pair of iPhones snatched from a downtown hotel led officers right to the burglar, according to court records.

Police say Anmichael Leonard recently entered a third-story room at the DoubleTree, 185 Union, through a door that had been left open. Leonard allegedly made off with a bag with a pair of iPhones tucked inside.

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Man stabbed while leaving Club Crave

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Sunday, December 4th, 2011, 6:39pm

MEMPHIS, TN-

(WMC-TV) - There was more violence outside a Downtown Memphis nightclub early Sunday morning.

Memphis police said a 24-year-old man was stabbed as he was leaving Club Crave just after 4:00 a.m. Sunday.

Police said the victim got into a verbal argument with several men inside the club and was stabbed as he left the club at closing time.

The victim is in critical condition. No one had been arrested as of Sunday.

There was a shooting outside the club on November 11. In October, an off duty Memphis police officer was arrested outside the club. In September, five people were shot outside the nightclub.

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15 car break-ins reported across one block downtown

Submitted by Nick Kenney, Reporter

Friday, December 2nd, 2011, 7:49pm

MEMPHIS, TN-

(WMC-TV) - Up to 15 cars were burglarized across one city block Friday morning in Downtown Memphis, just hours after police locked up three men for other break-ins nearby.

According to Memphis Police Colonel A. C. Knight, car burglaries are a top priority at the MPD's South Man Precinct.

"15 cars is excessive," Knight said.

Thursday, police caught three men in the act of a car burglary, after officers at the Real Time Crime Center watched a live video feed of two men busting a window and raiding a car on Madison near the ballpark.

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Deputies increase patrols over Thanksgiving

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, November 21st, 2011, 4:54pm

Whether you live in Tennessee or are just passing through, drivers beware. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across the state between now and the busy Thanksgiving travel weekend to crack down on traffic safety violations.

More Cops, More Stops is the state’s latest campaign to help save more lives on our roadways. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will be out in force to remind all drivers and passengers to not drink and drive, always buckle up, obey the speed limit, and eliminate all distractions in the vehicle while driving.

Stopping and arresting alcohol-impaired drivers will be a top priority of the campaign. In 2009, nearly one-third of those killed in crashes on our Tennessee highways involved drivers or motorcycle operators with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or above at the time of the deadly crash.

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Man shot in drive-by shooting after leaving Club Crave

Submitted by Jamel Major on Monday, November 14th, 9:16 am

(WMC-TV) - Officers responded to a shots fired call and discovered a man shot at the East end of Beale Street just outside the entertainment district Saturday.

"I'm here for the first time on Beale Street and I'm shocked there would be violence right here next to such a populated area, a busy area," said tourist Bruce Walker.

According to Memphis police, two victims were walking away from Club Crave when a gray car drove past, firing several shots. One victim, a 23-year-old male, was wounded

The car then sped off. The victims did not know who was shooting at them or why.

"It's crazy," said Memphis resident Derrick Clark. "People just don't know how to act nowadays."

Club Crave has had its share of negative attention for recent crimes committed in the area. Last month, four people were arrested after an attack on an off-duty Memphis police officer outside the club.

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Memphis FBI office gets new leader

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Tuesday, November 8th, 11:46 am

Aaron T. Ford, an inspector at FBI headquarters, who has a law degree from Rutgers, has been named special agent in charge of the FBI’s Memphis Division.

Ford replaces Amy Hess, who was promoted to the FBI's Washington headquarters after serving about 16 months in the position.

As inspector, Ford oversaw field office and headquaters inspections, shooting incident review teams, audits, and special inquiries.

For more information, click here.

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