Armed Homeowner Confronts Trailer Thieves

Sheriff’s detectives say a Rosemark man held two thieves at gunpoint who tried to steal a utility trailer from his front yard yesterday.

Mayor Wharton's Volunteers Appreciation Reception

Mayor A C Wharton, Jr. is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Reception, Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ The Cannon Center from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Sheriff’s Office to Host Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will again sponsor a charity golf tournament to benefit the students at Klondike Elementary School.

Cordova Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Arlington

Shelby County Sheriff's Office Traffic Crash Investigators say a Cordova man was the person killed last night in a motorcycle crash on Highway 385 in Arlington.

Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash

Shelby County Sheriff's Office Traffic Investigators say a man was killed this afternoon after his motorcycle crashed into a parked vehicle.

Highest Bidders Will Take Seized Vehicles

Prized vehicles once owned by criminals will be sold to the highest bidder this weekend.  

Sept 23

Internet “Front Man” for Prostitutes Arrested in Sting

Detectives with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Bureau have arrested a man for posting ads on the internet to generate business for area prostitutes.

Sept 22

Deputies Search for Restaurant Burglars

Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies are looking for three people who smashed a window at a south-east Shelby County restaurant and stole two flat screen televisions. 

Kiwanis Club Honors Shelby County Deputy

The Kiwanis Club of Memphis has named Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Bartlett, “Memphis Deputy of the Year.”

Free Programs Offered for Child Passenger Safety Week

Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies, working in conjunction with the West Tennessee Child Passenger Safety Center, will be focusing their attention this weekend and next week on the safety of children riding in vehicles.  

Monthly Traffic Crash Report - August 2008

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Deputies target locations in their patrol districts where the most traffic crashes occur each month.

Argument Leads to Northaven Shooting

Shelby County Sheriff's detectives say a teenager was shot this afternoon after he and several others got into an argument in Northaven.

Man Dies from Injuries in Traffic Crash

The driver of a car that struck a mailbox yesterday afternoon in southeast Shelby County has died from his injuries.

Deputies Investigate Crash Involving Two School Buses

Eleven Dexter Middle School students were taken to area hospitals this afternoon after a crash involving two Shelby County school buses.

Family Attacked and Robbed During Cordova Home Invasion

Shelby County Sheriff's detectives say a man, his girlfriend and three children were tied up and held hostage for five hours last night and early this morning at their Cordova home.

Sept 09

Two Charged in Northaven Stabbing

Shelby County Sheriff's detectives say a teenager was stabbed during a fight in Northaven yesterday afternoon.

Sheriff's Office Monthly Crime Tracking Report - August 2008

The following is a summary of crime during the past month in the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Districts...

Sept 06

Sept 06

Final Update: Hurricane Relief Operations Command Center-Status Report

The last group of FEMA-assisted evacuees left for the Gulf Coast this morning by chartered bus and handicapped accessible vans. More than 100 “special needs” persons left the Ed Rice Community Center just after 8:30.

Sept 05

Evening Update: Hurricane Relief Operations Command Center-Status Report

More than 900 FEMA-assisted evacuees are boarding an Amtrak train this evening for their trip home to the Gulf Coast. MATA buses took the evacuees to the train station from various shelters at Memphis Park Services community centers.

Sept 05

Afternoon Update: Hurricane Relief Operations Command Center-Status Report

Those with "special needs" who have been residing at the Ed Rice Community Center will be taken back to the Gulf Coast by charter bus tomorrow morning.

Morning Update: Hurricane Relief Operations Command Center-Status Report

FEMA continues to urge evacuees to keep all receipts for lodging and other expenses and register for disaster assistance at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

Sept 04

Evening Update: Hurricane Relief Operations Command Center-Status Report

Most of the FEMA-assisted evacuees being sheltered in Memphis will leave for home tonight by Amtrak train. MATA buses will take evacuees to the train station. The train should be leaving Memphis sometime after 8 p.m.

Afternoon Update: Hurricane Relief Operations Command Center-Status Report

Hundreds of evacuees continue to stay in area shelters. However, many are now leaving for the Gulf Coast. Yet, with power still out in several Gulf Coast communities, some evacuees may be forced to stay longer.

Sept 04

Morning Update: Hurricane Relief Operations Command Center-Status Report

There's a plan for the return of two groups of evacuees, the group staying at shelters in Jackson and Lavinia, Tennessee and the group of evacuees staying in Memphis.

Evening Update: Hurricane Relief Operations Command Center-Status Report

Some evacuees are now leaving Memphis area shelters. However, power outages and utility issues still exist in some Gulf Coast communities. Evacuees are advised to check on conditions before departing for home.

Sept 03

Afternoon Update: Hurricane Relief Operations Command Center-Status Report

FEMA is reporting that evacuees may soon return to some Gulf Coast communities. However, power outages and utility issues still exist in some areas.

Morning Update: Hurricane Relief Operations Command Center-Status Report

More than 3000 evacuees are staying in 22 Memphis area shelters. Seven (7) shelters are for FEMA-assisted evacuees only who arrived in Memphis by Amtrak train.

Sept 02

Deputies Capture Suspected Murderer

Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies helped capture a suspected murderer from Greenville Mississippi today.

Morning Update: Hurricane Relief Operations Command Center-Status Report

Approximately 2700 are staying in 15 Memphis area shelters. Seven (7 ) shelters are for the mandatory evacuees. Eight (8) have been opened to receive others who voluntarily left the hurricane zone.

Sept 01

Evening Update: Hurricane Relief Operations Command Center-Status Report

The mandatory evacuees are staying at seven (7) Memphis Park Services community centers. Other shelters are open for those who voluntarily left the hurricane zone.