Man Arrested Linked to Other Robberies

Deputies who spotted a man running from an East Memphis deli last Thursday night has now been linked to possibly several other robberies during the past several months.

East Shelby County Crime Suppression Effort

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Deputies last Friday night (January 27) concentrated their efforts to combat crime and enforce traffic laws in Cordova, sections of North East Memphis, and East Shelby County.

Undercover Beer Sting in East Shelby County

Sheriff’s Deputies and other officers with the Metro D.U.I. Squad visited businesses in the Cordova and East Shelby County areas this past Friday night.

Sheriff’s Deputies Catch Restaurant Robbers

Two Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested a man and his two accomplices last night just moments after a Memphis restaurant was robbed.

Missing MS Truckdriver - Updated Photo

The family of missing Mississippi Truck Driver James H. Tate, Jr. has provided a more recent picture of their relative who has been missing for more than a year now.

Undercover Beer Sting Results In Violations

Sheriff’s Deputies and other officers with the Metro D.U.I. Squad visited businesses in South-East Memphis last Friday night.

“American Idol” Star Faces Extradition Hearing Next Week

“American Idol” star Terrell Brittenum’s extradition hearing regarding criminal charges in Georgia has been continued until next Monday, January 23, 2006. The hearing will be held in Criminal Court Division 3, at 9 a.m.

2nd Suspect Arrested In Recent Home Invasion

Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies have now arrested a second a man who they suspect was involved in a home invasion in South-East Shelby County in the Harvest Knoll neighborhood.

North Memphis Zero Tolerance Effort

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Deputies once again concentrated their efforts to address crime in the Memphis and Shelby County area.

“American Idol” Stars Facing Charges

Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies continue their search today for a South-East Shelby County man wanted on criminal charges who appeared as a musical star on the “American Idol” show that aired on the Fox Television Network on January 17, 2006.

Reserve Deputies Graduation Tomorrow

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will be graduating 23 Reserve Deputies tomorrow night.

Young Girl Recovering From Fire Injuries

Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies say an eight year old girl is recovering from burns after a fire at her home this past Sunday morning.

Arrest Made In Recent Home Invasion

Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man this past weekend who, along with three other men, barged their way into a home in South-East Shelby County last week.

Deputies Charge Man In “Murder For Hire” Scheme

One man has now been charged in a plot to kill a witness in a murder case. Investigators say the plot was originated by members of a local criminal gang.

Explorer Program

Shelby County Sheriff Mark H. Luttrell, Jr., is looking for teenagers and young adults who would like to serve the community and gain valuable experience for a career in law enforcement.

Man Shot During Home Invasion

Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies are looking for three, possibly four men who barged their way into a home in South-East Shelby County last night.

Stolen Jewels Recovered

Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies and officers from the Jackson, Mississippi Police Department arrested a man this afternoon who allegedly took jewelry from pro football star Walter Payton’s mother’s home in Jackson, Mississippi several months ago.

Woman Driver Dodges Shots

Shelby County Sheriff’s Detectives have arrested a Northaven man who, while driving his vehicle, fired shots at another vehicle near the North Shelby County neighborhood.

ALERT Squad Now Nation-Wide Model

The efforts of Shelby County Sheriff’s Detectives assigned to the “ALERT (Area Law Enforcement Retailers Team) Squad” say their efforts are being recognized throughout the nation by law enforcement agencies and representatives of major retail stores.

Sheriff's Office Office Assists U.S. Marhshal in Courtroom
Security Effort

Memphis area law enforcement officials met today to discuss sharing of information on threats to federal, state, and local judges and other high-ranking government officials, as well as downtown government facilities.

Corrections Deputies To Graduate This Week

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will be graduating 17 Corrections Deputies at a ceremony Wednesday night.

2nd Waffle House Suspect Charged

Shelby County Sheriff’s Detectives have now charged a second man for robbing the Waffle House at 3640 Canada Road in Lakeland a couple of weeks ago.

Off-Duty Sheriff’s Deputy Stabbed - Updated

A Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputy is recovering at the Regional Medical Center tonight after he was stabbed in the parking lot of the Sonic restaurant at 3332 Overton Crossing.

Waffle House Robber Charged

Shelby County Sheriff’s Detectives have a man in custody this evening who they believe robbed the Waffle House in Lakeland last week.

Citizens' Academy

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for those who would like to be part of the “Citizens’ Academy.” Class #6 will begin April 11th and run through June 13th.

Four-Year-Old Boy Found Safe

A woman who was supposed to take her boyfriend’s son to day care instead took the child on an all-night ride while she smoked crack.

Security Camera Captures Waffle House Robber's Picture

Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies say a store security camera at the Waffle House in Lakeland shows a picture of the man they believe robbed the restaurant last week.