November 20, 2009
On Saturday, November 14, 2009 approximately 10:40 p.m., investigators with Memphis Police Department’s Special Traffic Investigation Squad (STIS) responded to I-240 near Norris Road where Eva Wilson, age 41, was found dead in the roadway.
Ms. Wilson was in the southbound lanes of I-240 when she was struck by at least one vehicle. It is unclear how or why she was in an interstate lane of travel.
Citizens and an off-duty officer stopped and attempted to render aid following the incident but were not able to describe the suspect or suspect vehicle. There have been no arrests made and the vehicle that struck Eva Wilson has not been found. STIS investigators need your help and someone to come forward with information.
Anyone that knows who is responsible for this crime is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com .You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators any helpful information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime.
November 15, 2009
Ms. Wilson was in the southbound lanes of I-240 when she was struck by at least one vehicle. It is unclear how or why she was in an interstate lane of travel.
Citizens and an off-duty officer stopped and attempted to render aid following the incident but were not able to describe the suspect or suspect vehicle. There have been no arrests made and the vehicle that struck Eva Wilson has not been found. STIS investigators need your help and someone to come forward with information.
Anyone that knows who is responsible for this crime is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.
Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc. Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
November 15, 2009
On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, approximately 5:15 p.m., officers assigned to Old Allen Station of the Memphis Police Department responded to a “man-down” call to Georgian Hills Park at 3930 Leweir. When they arrived, the officers found 15-year-old Alex Bolar lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. He died at the scene.
The motive behind this slaying remains unclear.
Residents in the area reported hearing gunshots and seeing subjects running from the area just before police were called. Homicide Bureau investigators have since canvassed the area and conducted multiple interviews. They still need someone to come forward and provide that missing piece of information that will help them solve this senseless murder.
Anyone that knows who is responsible for the murder of Alex Bomar is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com .You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators any helpful information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime.
November 2, 2009
Residents in the area reported hearing gunshots and seeing subjects running from the area just before police were called. Homicide Bureau investigators have since canvassed the area and conducted multiple interviews. They still need someone to come forward and provide that missing piece of information that will help them solve this senseless murder.
Anyone that knows who is responsible for the murder of Alex Bomar is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.
Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc. Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
November 2, 2009
On Saturday, October 31, 2009, at approximately 9:16 pm, South Main and Old Allen Station officers responded to a shooting call outside of 777 N. Montgomery. Victim Ronrico Campbell, age 26, was found lying on the sidewalk suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Campbell died moments later at the scene.
Investigators are trying to learn the identity of the person or persons responsible and need the assistance from anyone who may have knowledge of this murder.
Anyone with information about the murder of Ronrico Campbell is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com .You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators any helpful information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime.
Investigators are trying to learn the identity of the person or persons responsible and need the assistance from anyone who may have knowledge of this murder.
Anyone with information about the murder of Ronrico Campbell is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.
Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc. Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
October 16, 2009
On Tuesday, April 21, 2009 approximately 4:00 a.m., Raines Station officers responded to a shooting call at a house in the 4500 block of Tulane. John Freeman, age 64, was found inside his home with gunshot wounds. Freeman was transported to The Med in non-critical condition, but soon his condition worsened. Freeman died at The MED on Oct. 4. Freeman’s death has been ruled a homicide, attributable to the gunshot wounds he suffered in April.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired. Three black males were seen leaving the area in a red vehicle shortly after the shooting. There is no known motive in this murder and no one has been arrested, but Homicide investigators feel certain someone knows who is responsible by now. They need someone to step forward.
Anyone with information about the murder of John Freeman is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com .You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators any helpful information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime.
October 8, 2009
Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired. Three black males were seen leaving the area in a red vehicle shortly after the shooting. There is no known motive in this murder and no one has been arrested, but Homicide investigators feel certain someone knows who is responsible by now. They need someone to step forward.
Anyone with information about the murder of John Freeman is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.
Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc. Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
October 8, 2009
On Thursday, October 1, 2009 at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers assigned to Raines Station of the Memphis Police Department responded to a robbery call at the Kroger fuel center at 1234 Finley Road. A lone suspect confronted two employees with a handgun, threatened them, and took cash. Afterwards, the suspect fled on foot.
The suspect was described as a black male, 35 to 40 years of age, 5’11, and 180 pounds, wearing a black ball cap, chrome sunglasses with a blue lens, multicolored scarf around his head and face, and dark clothing.
Anyone with information about this business robbery is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com .You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators any helpful information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime.
October 1, 2009 *solved*
The suspect was described as a black male, 35 to 40 years of age, 5’11, and 180 pounds, wearing a black ball cap, chrome sunglasses with a blue lens, multicolored scarf around his head and face, and dark clothing.
Anyone with information about this business robbery is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.
Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc. Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
October 1, 2009 *solved*
On September 17, 2009, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the Dollar General store at 6690 Macon Road was robbed by a lone suspect. The suspect pulled a gold handgun, confronted a cashier, and demanded cash, but soon became frustrated. Instead, the suspect took money from a donation receptacle and fled on foot toward a nearby apartment complex. There were no injuries.
The suspect is described as 6’ 1” tall, medium build, dark complexion, 25-30 years old, mustache, and a goatee. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing glasses a black toboggan style hat, black t-shirt and black short jeans. A vehicle was not seen.
Safe Streets Task Force investigators have released photos captured by surveillance cameras shortly before the robbery. Investigators are still trying to learn the identity of this person.
You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com .You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators any helpful information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime.
September 23, 2009
The suspect is described as 6’ 1” tall, medium build, dark complexion, 25-30 years old, mustache, and a goatee. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing glasses a black toboggan style hat, black t-shirt and black short jeans. A vehicle was not seen.
Safe Streets Task Force investigators have released photos captured by surveillance cameras shortly before the robbery. Investigators are still trying to learn the identity of this person.You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.
Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc. Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
September 23, 2009
On Thursday, September 17, 2009 approximately 10:20 a.m., Memphis Police officers responded to a “fire call” at the Valley Forge Apartments, 3632 Hillbrook, #3, and found the victim, Otis Pinkins, age 76, deceased on the scene. Medical examiners have ruled Pinkins’ death a homicide.
Homicide Bureau investigators need anyone with information on this homicide to come forward and help solve this senseless tragedy. There have been no arrests in this case.
Anyone with information on the suspect responsible for Otis Pinkins's murder is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
September 20, 2009 *solved*
Homicide Bureau investigators need anyone with information on this homicide to come forward and help solve this senseless tragedy. There have been no arrests in this case.
Anyone with information on the suspect responsible for Otis Pinkins's murder is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
September 20, 2009 *solved*
On Wednesday, September 9, 2009 approximately 4:30 a.m., Union Station officers responded to a “man down” call at Lucy and Patton when passersby discovered a 26-year old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Regional Medical Center in critical condition where he was identified as Reco Patterson. Later the following night, Patterson died from his wounds.
Homicide Bureau investigators need anyone with information on this slaying to come forward. There have been no arrests in this case and the motive remains unknown.
Anyone with information on the suspect responsible for Reco Patterson’s murder is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
September 9, 2009
Homicide Bureau investigators need anyone with information on this slaying to come forward. There have been no arrests in this case and the motive remains unknown.
Anyone with information on the suspect responsible for Reco Patterson’s murder is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
September 9, 2009
On Saturday, August 29, 2009, Union Station officers responded to a “man-down” call at 109 N. Belvedere, in the Belvedere Gardens Condominiums. Dayrelle Fate Coaty, age 36, was found unresponsive at the scene and transported to the Regional Medical Center in extremely critical condition. He died shortly afterwards from his injuries. Coaty’s death has since been ruled a homicide.
Homicide investigators believe robbery was the motive. Witnesses report hearing a disturbance and Coaty’s1995 Ford Taurus was taken from the scene. The vehicle was recovered later at 619 Exchange. It had faded red paint, and damage to the rear bumper and rear door. Someone may have seen the suspect arriving on Exchange or leaving the vehicle.
Anyone with information on the suspect responsible for Fate Coaty’s murder is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
September 1, 2009 *solved*
Homicide investigators believe robbery was the motive. Witnesses report hearing a disturbance and Coaty’s1995 Ford Taurus was taken from the scene. The vehicle was recovered later at 619 Exchange. It had faded red paint, and damage to the rear bumper and rear door. Someone may have seen the suspect arriving on Exchange or leaving the vehicle.
Anyone with information on the suspect responsible for Fate Coaty’s murder is asked call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
September 1, 2009 *solved*
On Monday, August 31, 2009 at 4:00 a.m., the victim Aaron Wiseman was in a vehicle traveling on I-240 at Getwell approaching Perkins when a white SUV pulled beside the victim and someone in that vehicle shot him. Wiseman was transported to Baptist East Hospital where he later died from his injury.
Anyone with information on the murder of Aaron Wiseman may call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
August 23, 2009 *solved*
Anyone with information on the murder of Aaron Wiseman may call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
August 23, 2009 *solved*
On Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 2:06 a.m., officers made the scene of a shooting at the BP Gas Station, located at 2980 N. Thomas. Upon arriving they discovered that the victim, Carlos Threlkeld, had been shot multiple times. Threlkeld was transported to the MED where he died several hours later.
According to witnesses on the scene, the victim and the suspect had been arguing just prior to the shooting. The suspect(s) left the scene in a white, Ford, Explorer.
Anyone with information on the murder of Carlos Threlkeld may call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
August 16, 2009
According to witnesses on the scene, the victim and the suspect had been arguing just prior to the shooting. The suspect(s) left the scene in a white, Ford, Explorer.
Anyone with information on the murder of Carlos Threlkeld may call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
August 16, 2009
Since June 23, 2009, Burglary Bureau investigators with the Memphis Police Department have been tracking a series of burglaries at temporary storage units. In most of these incidents, suspects cut holes along the fence lines, enter the complex, cut locks off of multiple units and take various items, including furniture, lawn equipment, clothing, and firearms. Most of these incidents occur after normal business hours between 8:00 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. Businesses in north and northeast Memphis, particularly along Covington Pike, Sycamore View, and Hollywood have been particularly affected. The most recent incident occurred on August 4, 2009 where estimated property losses exceed $15,000.
Investigators believe several suspects are responsible and that someone knows their identity or the location of some of the proceeds. There have been no arrests in theses cases. Employees at businesses adjacent to storage units are asked to be especially watchful and report suspicious activities or vehicles immediately to police by phoning 901-545-2677 (COPS).
Anyone with information on these crimes may call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
August 9, 2009
Investigators believe several suspects are responsible and that someone knows their identity or the location of some of the proceeds. There have been no arrests in theses cases. Employees at businesses adjacent to storage units are asked to be especially watchful and report suspicious activities or vehicles immediately to police by phoning 901-545-2677 (COPS).
Anyone with information on these crimes may call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
August 9, 2009
On Saturday, August 1, 2009 about 7:30 p.m., Tillman Station officers responded to a shooting in the 4700 block of Violet in northeast Memphis and found three male robbery victims at the scene. Two of the victims, ages 51 and 39, were shot during a robbery, both suffering critical injuries. The prognosis remains very uncertain for the 39-year-old victim.
Investigators learned that two area neighbors were drinking tea with a third victim outside one of their homes when two unknown suspects approached. Both suspects were armed with handguns. They demanded money and wallets from the victims and then began firing shots. Both shooting victims received multiple wounds. The third victim, also 39 years old, escaped unharmed.
After the shooting, the armed suspects fled east toward Elizabeth Lane. Both got into an older white Lincoln Town Car driven by a third suspect. The vehicle was last seen north on Elizabeth Lane.
Witnesses described the armed suspects as young black males in their late teens to mid 20’s. One was 5’11” to 6’1” tall and wearing a white t-shirt. The second was significantly shorter, 5’2” to 5’4,” and wore a dark hooded shirt.
Anyone with information on these crimes may call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
July 19, 2009
Investigators learned that two area neighbors were drinking tea with a third victim outside one of their homes when two unknown suspects approached. Both suspects were armed with handguns. They demanded money and wallets from the victims and then began firing shots. Both shooting victims received multiple wounds. The third victim, also 39 years old, escaped unharmed.
After the shooting, the armed suspects fled east toward Elizabeth Lane. Both got into an older white Lincoln Town Car driven by a third suspect. The vehicle was last seen north on Elizabeth Lane.
Witnesses described the armed suspects as young black males in their late teens to mid 20’s. One was 5’11” to 6’1” tall and wearing a white t-shirt. The second was significantly shorter, 5’2” to 5’4,” and wore a dark hooded shirt.
Anyone with information on these crimes may call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
July 19, 2009
Sometime during the overnight hours from Wednesday, July 8, 2009 to Thursday, July 9, 2009, the construction site on Thomas Street at Wolf River overpass was burglarized.
Old Allen Station officers responded to a call at 1712 Thomas Street the next morning after employees arriving for work found several storage containers vandalized and many of their hand and power tools stolen. Property losses are estimated to be between $50,000 and $100,000. Damage to other equipment at the site was severe.
Investigators believe a cutting torch kept nearby was used to gain entry to storage containers where the tools were kept, and that a considerable amount of time was spent at the scene. Evidence suggests that one the suspects may have injured himself while committing this theft.
There have been no arrests in this case and investigators need someone to come forward.
Anyone with information on the suspects responsible for this burglary, or knows where the stolen tools can be found, should call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
As an alternative, you can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Simply read the instructions at “How it Works” then click on “Submit a Tip.” Lastly, you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES).
July 26, 2009
Old Allen Station officers responded to a call at 1712 Thomas Street the next morning after employees arriving for work found several storage containers vandalized and many of their hand and power tools stolen. Property losses are estimated to be between $50,000 and $100,000. Damage to other equipment at the site was severe.
Investigators believe a cutting torch kept nearby was used to gain entry to storage containers where the tools were kept, and that a considerable amount of time was spent at the scene. Evidence suggests that one the suspects may have injured himself while committing this theft.
There have been no arrests in this case and investigators need someone to come forward.
Anyone with information on the suspects responsible for this burglary, or knows where the stolen tools can be found, should call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
As an alternative, you can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Simply read the instructions at “How it Works” then click on “Submit a Tip.” Lastly, you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES).
July 26, 2009
On Saturday, July 4th 2009 approximately 1:15 p.m., Memphis Police Department officers responded to a wounding call at St. Francis Hospital, where Mr. Sei Suah, a 54-year-old male was taken for treatment by a private citizen. Suah was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. His death has since been ruled a homicide.
Witnesses report that Suah had recently moved to a home in the 3400 block of Litcherman, near Winchester and Hickory Hill, but arrangements for garbage disposal were incomplete. Suah left his home to dispose of garbage at a nearby dumpster in an apartment complex or business when he encountered his assailant. Shortly afterwards, Suah returned home with bleeding wounds, seeking help from friends. Motive and cause of death remain unclear.
At the time, Sei Suah was driving his silver 2009 Toyota Corolla. Investigators believe he may have been in route or leaving a former residence in the Bella Vista Apartments. Because the crime happened on the 4th of July holiday, investigators are certain someone saw or heard something that will help them solve this senseless crime and hold the suspect accountable.
There have been no arrests in this case. Anyone with information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this murder can call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (901-528-2274) or send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Simply read the instructions at “How it Works” and then select “Submit a Tip.” You will be given a secret number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
July 5, 2009*solved*
Witnesses report that Suah had recently moved to a home in the 3400 block of Litcherman, near Winchester and Hickory Hill, but arrangements for garbage disposal were incomplete. Suah left his home to dispose of garbage at a nearby dumpster in an apartment complex or business when he encountered his assailant. Shortly afterwards, Suah returned home with bleeding wounds, seeking help from friends. Motive and cause of death remain unclear.
At the time, Sei Suah was driving his silver 2009 Toyota Corolla. Investigators believe he may have been in route or leaving a former residence in the Bella Vista Apartments. Because the crime happened on the 4th of July holiday, investigators are certain someone saw or heard something that will help them solve this senseless crime and hold the suspect accountable.
There have been no arrests in this case. Anyone with information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this murder can call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (901-528-2274) or send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Simply read the instructions at “How it Works” and then select “Submit a Tip.” You will be given a secret number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. Or, if you prefer, you can text your tip by typing the keyword “AWARD” to 274637 (CRIMES).
July 5, 2009*solved*
On Friday, May 8, 2009, approximately 6:30 p.m., Airways Station officers were called to a vacant house in the 1500 block of Cella Street in the Orange Mound area after residents complained of a strong odor. Responding officers discovered the body of a deceased female inside the house. Dental records were required to identify the victim as Lamika Turner, age 20. The medical examiner has since ruled her death to be a homicide.
Lamika Turner was reported missing by her mother in early February after she was picked up by an acquaintance from a residence on Peabody. Her family called police after she uncharacteristically failed to return home or call.
Residents on Cella report that the vacant house where Turner was found has been frequented by vandals and other suspicious persons. Homicide Bureau investigators believe someone in this area has information about Turner’s death and who may be responsible.
There have been no arrests in the murder of Lamika Turner and your help is needed. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Lamika Turner was reported missing by her mother in early February after she was picked up by an acquaintance from a residence on Peabody. Her family called police after she uncharacteristically failed to return home or call.
Residents on Cella report that the vacant house where Turner was found has been frequented by vandals and other suspicious persons. Homicide Bureau investigators believe someone in this area has information about Turner’s death and who may be responsible.
There have been no arrests in the murder of Lamika Turner and your help is needed. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com. Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
June 21, 2009
On Saturday, June 20, 2009, approximately 2:45 a.m., officers assigned to Old Allen Station responded to a call on Life Avenue at Thomas Street, just north of Firestone in north Memphis. James G. Wilson, age 39, was found lying in the street mortally wounded from a gunshot wound. Wilson was transported to the Regional Medical Center where he died shortly after arrival.
Witnesses reported that Wilson was involved in some type of altercation with an unknown suspect shortly before he was shot. The suspect ran from the scene after the shooting. Investigators believe robbery may have been the motive. Wilson’s vehicle was recovered at the scene.
James Wilson was the 61st homicide in 2009. There have been no arrests in this case. Investigators need someone to come forward with information on the suspect responsible and help hold the suspect accountable for this senseless murder. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH.
Witnesses reported that Wilson was involved in some type of altercation with an unknown suspect shortly before he was shot. The suspect ran from the scene after the shooting. Investigators believe robbery may have been the motive. Wilson’s vehicle was recovered at the scene.
James Wilson was the 61st homicide in 2009. There have been no arrests in this case. Investigators need someone to come forward with information on the suspect responsible and help hold the suspect accountable for this senseless murder. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH.
June 21, 2009
On Saturday, June 13, 2009, approximately 1:00 p.m., Mt. Moriah Station officers responded to a shooting in the 3900 block of Comanche in the Kensington Manor Apartments. Inside, a Latino male was found shot and critically wounded during an apparent attempted robbery. The victim was transported to The Med where investigators learned he has become a quadriplegic as a result of the shooting.
Witnesses reported that two suspects fled on foot following the shooting. Both were described as African-American males in their 20’s. One suspect was tall, approximately 6’3.” The second was significantly shorter. Both suspects wore dark-colored clothing. At least one suspect was armed with a handgun.
There have been no arrests in this case. Investigators urgently need information on the suspects responsible.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. If an arrest is made, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Witnesses reported that two suspects fled on foot following the shooting. Both were described as African-American males in their 20’s. One suspect was tall, approximately 6’3.” The second was significantly shorter. Both suspects wore dark-colored clothing. At least one suspect was armed with a handgun.
There have been no arrests in this case. Investigators urgently need information on the suspects responsible.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. If an arrest is made, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
June 14, 2009
Memphis Police Department Homicide Bureau investigators continue to seek
leads in a year-old homicide that occurred in the Lamar and Getwell area
of southeast Memphis.
On July 1, 2008 approximately 7:20 a.m., Uniform Patrol officers responded to a man-down call to the 3200 block of Whitebrook Plaza. Responding officers found Rodney Whitaker dead of a gunshot wound. The victim was last seen by witnesses approximately 4:00 a.m. walking in the area of Lamar and Knight Arnold. There is no known motive for his death. Mr. Whitaker was the 84th homicide in 2008.
No one has been charged in this murder, and investigators need someone to come forward and help solve this case.
Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. If an arrest is made, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
May 24, 2009
On July 1, 2008 approximately 7:20 a.m., Uniform Patrol officers responded to a man-down call to the 3200 block of Whitebrook Plaza. Responding officers found Rodney Whitaker dead of a gunshot wound. The victim was last seen by witnesses approximately 4:00 a.m. walking in the area of Lamar and Knight Arnold. There is no known motive for his death. Mr. Whitaker was the 84th homicide in 2008.
No one has been charged in this murder, and investigators need someone to come forward and help solve this case.
Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. If an arrest is made, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
May 24, 2009
Robbery Bureau investigators with the Memphis Police Department continue to search for leads in the home-invasion style robbery of a 99-year-old female.
Shortly before 3:00 o’clock Friday morning, May 8th, 2009, Union Station officers responded to the 1200 block of Forrest, near Bellevue and North Parkway, and found the victim inside her home with lacerations to the arms. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital in non-critical condition. She has since been released. Felony Response and Robbery Bureau investigators conducted the follow-up investigation at the scene and hospital.
The elderly victim reported she was confronted inside her home by an unknown male who was armed with a knife. The suspect threatened the victim and took a small amount of cash before fleeing on foot. No vehicle was seen. Exactly how the victim received her injuries remains unclear. Evidence at the scene suggests a door to the home was forced open.
The suspect is described as an African-American male, 30-40 years old, with a medium complexion. He was wearing a white shirt at the time of the robbery.
Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
May 17, 2009
Shortly before 3:00 o’clock Friday morning, May 8th, 2009, Union Station officers responded to the 1200 block of Forrest, near Bellevue and North Parkway, and found the victim inside her home with lacerations to the arms. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital in non-critical condition. She has since been released. Felony Response and Robbery Bureau investigators conducted the follow-up investigation at the scene and hospital.
The elderly victim reported she was confronted inside her home by an unknown male who was armed with a knife. The suspect threatened the victim and took a small amount of cash before fleeing on foot. No vehicle was seen. Exactly how the victim received her injuries remains unclear. Evidence at the scene suggests a door to the home was forced open.
The suspect is described as an African-American male, 30-40 years old, with a medium complexion. He was wearing a white shirt at the time of the robbery.
Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
May 17, 2009
Memphis Police Department Homicide Bureau investigators are asking for help from the public to solve a murder that occurred on Sunday, April 19, 2009, in the 1400 block of Genesis Circle in the Alpha Renaissance Apartments, just south of Kerr Avenue.
About 10:30 p.m., Airways Station officers responded to a shooting call and found 38-year-old Raymond Anderson lying next to his white 1996 Oldsmobile. Anderson was suffering from a gunshot wound, but was still alive when the officers arrived. He was able to give some information, but soon became unresponsive. Responding police officers performed CPR until paramedics arrived to take over. Anderson was transported to The Med in critical condition but died shortly afterwards from the gunshot wound.
Witnesses described the shooter as a young African-American male, approximately 5’11”, 230 lbs, wearing a light colored t-shirt and dark pants. The suspect fled eastbound on foot.
There have been no arrests and no one has been held accountable for this senseless murder. Investigators believe robbery may have been the motive.
Anyone with information on the murder of Raymond Anderson is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. If an arrest is made, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward.
May 3rd, 2009
About 10:30 p.m., Airways Station officers responded to a shooting call and found 38-year-old Raymond Anderson lying next to his white 1996 Oldsmobile. Anderson was suffering from a gunshot wound, but was still alive when the officers arrived. He was able to give some information, but soon became unresponsive. Responding police officers performed CPR until paramedics arrived to take over. Anderson was transported to The Med in critical condition but died shortly afterwards from the gunshot wound.
Witnesses described the shooter as a young African-American male, approximately 5’11”, 230 lbs, wearing a light colored t-shirt and dark pants. The suspect fled eastbound on foot.
There have been no arrests and no one has been held accountable for this senseless murder. Investigators believe robbery may have been the motive.
Anyone with information on the murder of Raymond Anderson is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. If an arrest is made, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward.
May 3rd, 2009
Memphis Police Department Homicide Bureau investigators need your help solving a “cold case” homicide from a year ago.
On Wednesday, May 21, 2008 approximately 6:00 p.m., officers assigned to the Airways Station responded to a “man down” call at 79 E. Dover, north of Person Avenue and west of Third Street. A passerby told neighbors of a suspicious vehicle behind the house, and the neighbors in turn called police. Responding officers discovered Russell Smith slumped in the front seat of a maroon 1994 Buick LaSabre. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was ruled a homicide from gunshot wounds. Russell Smith was 57-years-old at the time. No one has been charged in this crime, or has been held accountable for Smith’s death.
Robert Talley had been living at the motel for several months before the murder. The motive behind the slaying remains unknown and there have been no arrests in this case. Homicide investigators believe someone may have seen the suspect or suspects flee the scene, or may know who is responsible for this murder.
Anyone with information on the murder or Robert Talley is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH.
April 26th, 2009
On Wednesday, May 21, 2008 approximately 6:00 p.m., officers assigned to the Airways Station responded to a “man down” call at 79 E. Dover, north of Person Avenue and west of Third Street. A passerby told neighbors of a suspicious vehicle behind the house, and the neighbors in turn called police. Responding officers discovered Russell Smith slumped in the front seat of a maroon 1994 Buick LaSabre. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was ruled a homicide from gunshot wounds. Russell Smith was 57-years-old at the time. No one has been charged in this crime, or has been held accountable for Smith’s death.
Robert Talley had been living at the motel for several months before the murder. The motive behind the slaying remains unknown and there have been no arrests in this case. Homicide investigators believe someone may have seen the suspect or suspects flee the scene, or may know who is responsible for this murder.
Anyone with information on the murder or Robert Talley is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH.
April 26th, 2009
Memphis Police Department Homicide Bureau investigators are seeking information on a murder that occurred on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Parkway Inn, 1188 South Parkway E. near Bellevue Blvd.
Approximately 9:30 p.m., Uniform Patrol officers responded to a “shots fired” call to the motel and discovered Robert Talley, male white, 55-years-old, collapsed in front of his room. Talley died at the scene from a gunshot wound and medical examiners have since ruled his death a homicide. Witnesses reported hearing shots immediately before police and paramedics responded.
Robert Talley had been living at the motel for several months before the murder. The motive behind the slaying remains unknown and there have been no arrests in this case. Homicide investigators believe someone may have seen the suspect or suspects flee the scene, or may know who is responsible for this murder.
Anyone with information on the murder or Robert Talley is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH.
April 19th, 2009
Approximately 9:30 p.m., Uniform Patrol officers responded to a “shots fired” call to the motel and discovered Robert Talley, male white, 55-years-old, collapsed in front of his room. Talley died at the scene from a gunshot wound and medical examiners have since ruled his death a homicide. Witnesses reported hearing shots immediately before police and paramedics responded.
Robert Talley had been living at the motel for several months before the murder. The motive behind the slaying remains unknown and there have been no arrests in this case. Homicide investigators believe someone may have seen the suspect or suspects flee the scene, or may know who is responsible for this murder.
Anyone with information on the murder or Robert Talley is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH.
April 19th, 2009
Safe Streets Task Force is investigating the attempted robbery of Exlines Best Pizza located at 2809 Lamar where an employee was shot.
On Friday, April 03, 2009, at approximately 11:57 pm two suspects entered the business through an unlocked rear door. Upon gaining entry into the business the gunmen demanded money. Upon realizing the business was being robbed the two employees ran from the business through the front door. One of the suspects caught the cook at the front door and dragged him back into the business preventing him from escaping. The cook struggled with one of the suspects and was able to break away and run out the front door. After seeing the cook running out the front door one of the gunmen fired shots with one of them striking the cook in the head. Both suspects then fled on foot in an unknown direction. The employee was transported from the scene by Memphis Fire Department Paramedics to the Regional Medical Hospital and has since been released.
Both suspects were described as being male blacks, mid twenty’s, 5’10”- 6’0”, slim build, and wearing dark colored clothing.
Anyone with information that will lead to an arrest is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. If an arrest is made, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
On Friday, April 03, 2009, at approximately 11:57 pm two suspects entered the business through an unlocked rear door. Upon gaining entry into the business the gunmen demanded money. Upon realizing the business was being robbed the two employees ran from the business through the front door. One of the suspects caught the cook at the front door and dragged him back into the business preventing him from escaping. The cook struggled with one of the suspects and was able to break away and run out the front door. After seeing the cook running out the front door one of the gunmen fired shots with one of them striking the cook in the head. Both suspects then fled on foot in an unknown direction. The employee was transported from the scene by Memphis Fire Department Paramedics to the Regional Medical Hospital and has since been released.
Both suspects were described as being male blacks, mid twenty’s, 5’10”- 6’0”, slim build, and wearing dark colored clothing.
Anyone with information that will lead to an arrest is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. If an arrest is made, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
April 12th, 2009
Investigators with Memphis Police Department’s Homicide Bureau continue to investigate the murder that occurred in Midtown Memphis this past Saturday, April 4th, 2009, and need help from the public to solve this senseless crime. This was the 36th homicide this year.
Approximately 1:55 a.m., Union Station officers responded to a call about a “man-down” at Cox and Harbert and discovered a man lying in a yard in the 600 block of South Cox. The victim, Michael Neil Krauss, age 42, of Memphis, died at the scene from a gunshot wound. At this time, the motive appears to be robbery.
Krauss and an acquaintance were walking on Cox when he was approached by a man described as a white male, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt. The suspect pulled a handgun and demanded money. Krauss attempted to run from the suspect, who chased him and fired a shot causing the fatal wounds.
The investigation is still ongoing and no one has been charged. Homicide investigators are seeking any information from citizens that may know who is responsible.
Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. If your information leads to an arrest, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Approximately 1:55 a.m., Union Station officers responded to a call about a “man-down” at Cox and Harbert and discovered a man lying in a yard in the 600 block of South Cox. The victim, Michael Neil Krauss, age 42, of Memphis, died at the scene from a gunshot wound. At this time, the motive appears to be robbery.
Krauss and an acquaintance were walking on Cox when he was approached by a man described as a white male, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt. The suspect pulled a handgun and demanded money. Krauss attempted to run from the suspect, who chased him and fired a shot causing the fatal wounds.
The investigation is still ongoing and no one has been charged. Homicide investigators are seeking any information from citizens that may know who is responsible.
Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. If your information leads to an arrest, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
March 28, 2009
Memphis Police Department Missing Persons Bureau investigators are seeking information from citizens with knowledge of the disappearance of Kenneth Dewayne Williams, 20, who resides in the Jackson and National area in northeast Memphis. Williams has been missing since October 26, 2008.
Williams was reported missing by his mother and was last seen at a motel in the 3700 block of Jackson. He does not own a vehicle and has not made contact with his family since he went missing. Williams is 5’7” tall, weighs 145 lbs. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black Jordan shoes. Investigators fear Williams may have become the victim of a serious crime and desperately need witnesses to come forward and bring closure to this mystery.
Anyone having any information on Kenneth Dewayne Williams’ disappearance is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. If your information leads to a felony arrest, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
March 22, 2009*solved*
Investigators with Safe Streets Task Force continue to search for Jermaine Cortez Lane, 22, of Memphis in connection with several robbery and carjacking cases that occurred during the late night or early morning hours of Tuesday, March 10, 2009 and Wednesday, March 11, 2009. An arrest warrant has been issued for Lane charging him with Aggravated Robbery, Carjacking, and weapons violations in two of the cases (Warrant #09008391).
A co-participant, Anthony Terrell Lewis, 20, of Memphis, was arrested in the 2900 block of Getwell Road on March 11th after leading deputies in a pursuit following separate robberies in the 3800 block of Inverness Drive and the 8100 block of Forest Park North. Lewis was charged with Aggravated Robbery, Carjacking, and weapons charges. He remains in custody at the Shelby County Jail.
Typically, the victims were approached on parking lots of apartment complexes in southeast Memphis, southeast Shelby County, and in the Cordova area. The suspects were armed with handguns, and took wallets, personal belongings, and vehicles from the victims. All of the victims’ vehicles have been recovered. Two handguns have been recovered. None of the victims were seriously injured.
Anyone with information on Jermaine Cortez Lane’s current location is cautioned not to approach him, but asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). Callers will be given a secret ID number, will remain anonymous, and could become eligible to receive a cash reward from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County. Safe Streets Task Force is comprised of members from the Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Bartlett Police Department, and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
March 15, 2009
May 4, 2008 *solved*
November 12, 2007
October 29, 2007
On Thursday, October 25, 2007, at 6:00 p. m., Uniformed Police Officers made the scene of a shooting, at 1812 Pinedale. Upon arrival on the scene, the officers found one victim, Herbert Wooten, lying in the yard. He had been shot several times and died on the scene. His wife was located inside the house. She had also been shot and was transported to the Regional Medical Center by Fire Department Ambulance in critical condition. Mr. Wooten, M/W, age 76, became the 134th Homicide victim of 2007, in Memphis.
The investigation revealed at least one male was seen running eastbound from the scene after the shots were fired.
No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis.
Please call today, 528-CASH (2274).
Memphis Police Department Missing Persons Bureau investigators are seeking information from citizens with knowledge of the disappearance of Kenneth Dewayne Williams, 20, who resides in the Jackson and National area in northeast Memphis. Williams has been missing since October 26, 2008.Williams was reported missing by his mother and was last seen at a motel in the 3700 block of Jackson. He does not own a vehicle and has not made contact with his family since he went missing. Williams is 5’7” tall, weighs 145 lbs. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black Jordan shoes. Investigators fear Williams may have become the victim of a serious crime and desperately need witnesses to come forward and bring closure to this mystery.
Anyone having any information on Kenneth Dewayne Williams’ disappearance is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. If your information leads to a felony arrest, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
March 22, 2009*solved*
Investigators with Safe Streets Task Force continue to search for Jermaine Cortez Lane, 22, of Memphis in connection with several robbery and carjacking cases that occurred during the late night or early morning hours of Tuesday, March 10, 2009 and Wednesday, March 11, 2009. An arrest warrant has been issued for Lane charging him with Aggravated Robbery, Carjacking, and weapons violations in two of the cases (Warrant #09008391). A co-participant, Anthony Terrell Lewis, 20, of Memphis, was arrested in the 2900 block of Getwell Road on March 11th after leading deputies in a pursuit following separate robberies in the 3800 block of Inverness Drive and the 8100 block of Forest Park North. Lewis was charged with Aggravated Robbery, Carjacking, and weapons charges. He remains in custody at the Shelby County Jail.
Typically, the victims were approached on parking lots of apartment complexes in southeast Memphis, southeast Shelby County, and in the Cordova area. The suspects were armed with handguns, and took wallets, personal belongings, and vehicles from the victims. All of the victims’ vehicles have been recovered. Two handguns have been recovered. None of the victims were seriously injured.
Anyone with information on Jermaine Cortez Lane’s current location is cautioned not to approach him, but asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). Callers will be given a secret ID number, will remain anonymous, and could become eligible to receive a cash reward from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County. Safe Streets Task Force is comprised of members from the Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Bartlett Police Department, and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
March 15, 2009
On Wednesday, July 24, 2002, Patrick Johnson was shot and killed on the parking lot of Thomas Street Liquors, 956 N. Thomas, after closing his business for the night. Mr. Johnson was 50-years-old at the time of his death, and no one has been held accountable for this crime. Investigators with the Homicide Bureau of the Memphis Police Department are still hopeful that someone has information that will enable them to arrest and charge the person responsible.
Approximately midnight on the night of the murder, Patrick Johnson had just entered his blue 1984 BMW 318i when a lone suspect approached him with a handgun and fired several shots into the vehicle. Mr. Johnson died at the scene. Investigators believe robbery was the motive.
Witnesses described the suspect as an African-American male in his 20’s, approximately 5’8”, with a slim build. The suspect was last seen running eastbound on T.W. Henderson Avenue after the shooting.
Anyone with information on the suspects responsible is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. If an arrest is made, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
*SOLVED*March 1, 2009
Approximately midnight on the night of the murder, Patrick Johnson had just entered his blue 1984 BMW 318i when a lone suspect approached him with a handgun and fired several shots into the vehicle. Mr. Johnson died at the scene. Investigators believe robbery was the motive.Witnesses described the suspect as an African-American male in his 20’s, approximately 5’8”, with a slim build. The suspect was last seen running eastbound on T.W. Henderson Avenue after the shooting.
Anyone with information on the suspects responsible is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. If an arrest is made, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
*SOLVED*March 1, 2009
Investigators with Memphis Police Department’s Missing Persons Bureau need your help finding a 51-year old female missing since New Year’s Eve.
On Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 Valois Jones-Dunlap called her daughter during the afternoon to tell her she was going to 185 E. Norwood to pick up her grandchildren at Gateway Learning Academy.
Ms. Jones-Dunlap never arrived and her family has not heard from her since. Her vehicle, a white 1985 Buick Century, was found five days later, abandoned and burned near Trigg and Main in the old Texas Court Apartments. Despite exhaustive searches by police and the family, Ms. Jones-Dunlap still has not been found. Investigators fear Ms. Jones-Dunlap may have become the victim of a serious crime, and continue to search for information explaining her disappearance or where she may be located.
Valois Jones-Dunlap is approximately 5’4” tall, 170 lbs, and was last seen wearing a brown jacket, brown shirt with the word “Pepe” written on the front, blue jeans and boots. She has piercing above the right eye, a tattoo with “Lois” on the left leg, and her hair may be braided.
Anyone having any information on Valois Jones-Dunlap’s disappearance is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. If your information develops this investigation into a felony criminal matter and an arrest is made, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
February 18, 2009
On Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 Valois Jones-Dunlap called her daughter during the afternoon to tell her she was going to 185 E. Norwood to pick up her grandchildren at Gateway Learning Academy. Ms. Jones-Dunlap never arrived and her family has not heard from her since. Her vehicle, a white 1985 Buick Century, was found five days later, abandoned and burned near Trigg and Main in the old Texas Court Apartments. Despite exhaustive searches by police and the family, Ms. Jones-Dunlap still has not been found. Investigators fear Ms. Jones-Dunlap may have become the victim of a serious crime, and continue to search for information explaining her disappearance or where she may be located.
Valois Jones-Dunlap is approximately 5’4” tall, 170 lbs, and was last seen wearing a brown jacket, brown shirt with the word “Pepe” written on the front, blue jeans and boots. She has piercing above the right eye, a tattoo with “Lois” on the left leg, and her hair may be braided.
Anyone having any information on Valois Jones-Dunlap’s disappearance is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. If your information develops this investigation into a felony criminal matter and an arrest is made, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
February 18, 2009
Memphis Police Department Homicide Bureau investigators need your help to solve a homicide that occurred during the evening of Thursday, November 6, 2008.
Approximately 7:15 p.m., responding officers found Vernon Irvin with a gunshot wound inside his home at 1908 Macaulay in North Memphis. He died at the scene shortly afterwards. Mr. Irvin was 52 years old at the time of his death.
Mr. Irvin was visiting with a friend when he answered a doorbell at his home. It’s believed Mr. Irvin spoke briefly with the suspect just before he was shot. The suspect fled in an unknown direction. No vehicle was seen and there have been no arrests in this case.
Anyone having any information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous, and you could be eligible to receive up to a $1,000 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
February 11, 2009 *solved*
Mr. Irvin was visiting with a friend when he answered a doorbell at his home. It’s believed Mr. Irvin spoke briefly with the suspect just before he was shot. The suspect fled in an unknown direction. No vehicle was seen and there have been no arrests in this case.
Anyone having any information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous, and you could be eligible to receive up to a $1,000 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
February 11, 2009 *solved*
Memphis Police Department Homicide Bureau investigators continue to investigate the fatal shooting of Mohamed N. Al Hadi, age 19, that occurred at Food Town Market, 458 Buntyn, on Saturday, January 31, 2009, shortly before 3:00 p.m. The victim was a clerk at the store and was killed following a robbery.
The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras inside the business wearing a blue plaid shirt and blue jeans and is described as an African-American male, approximately 6’0” tall. He fled in a white 1980’s model van with two ladders affixed to the roof. Surveillance photos of both the suspect and suspect vehicle are shown below.
There have been no arrests and the public’s help is still needed. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret identification number, your identification will remain anonymous, and you may receive a cash reward if your tip leads to an arrest.
January 10, 2009
The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras inside the business wearing a blue plaid shirt and blue jeans and is described as an African-American male, approximately 6’0” tall. He fled in a white 1980’s model van with two ladders affixed to the roof. Surveillance photos of both the suspect and suspect vehicle are shown below.
There have been no arrests and the public’s help is still needed. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret identification number, your identification will remain anonymous, and you may receive a cash reward if your tip leads to an arrest.
January 10, 2009
Memphis Police are investigating a series of robberies committed by two armed suspects. The first suspect is described as being 5’8” - 5’10”, 145 - 155 lbs, usually wearing a white hooded coat and a white bandana covering his face. The second suspect is described as being 6’1” - 6’3”, 160 - 170 lbs, usually wearing a hooded coat and a bandana covering his face. The suspects are armed with a small black handgun. The suspects are responsible for robbing the Circle K, located at 2810 S. Perkins, on December 24th, 2008, the Exxon Station, located at 3151 S. Perkins, on December 29th, 2008, the Shell Station, located at 6434 Shelby Drive, on January 5th, 2009, and the Circle K, located at 6565 Mt. Moriah, on January 7th, 2009.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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December 15, 2008 *solved*
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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December 15, 2008 *solved*
On Tuesday, August 26, 2008, Homicide Investigators received information that a dead body could be located in a wooded area near Whitney and Baskin. This area was checked and the body of Jaliesa Dickerson F/B, 16, was located. Her death has been ruled a homicide due to blunt force trauma and became the 111th homicide in Memphis in 2008. The victim left for school on Thursday, August 21, 2008, and did not return home.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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September 7, 2008
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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September 7, 2008
On Tuesday, August 26, 2008, Homicide Investigators received information that a dead body could be located in a wooded area near Whitney and Baskin. This area was checked and the body of Jaliesa Dickerson F/B, 16, was located. Her death has been ruled a homicide due to blunt force trauma and became the 111th homicide in Memphis in 2008. The victim left for school on Thursday, August 21, 2008, and did not return home.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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August 24, 2008 *solved*
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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August 24, 2008 *solved*
On Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at 11:09 PM, officers responded to a shooting at 1548 Cella. After arriving on the scene they found the victim lying on the ground outside of his home suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene by MFD Paramedics and became the 110th homicide victim in Memphis in 2008.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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August 4, 2008
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
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August 4, 2008
On Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at 3:29 AM the police responded to an anonymous call for police at 1373 Jefferson #3. After arriving on the scene they found the victim inside of the apartment suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene by MFD Paramedics and became the 97th homicide victim in Memphis in 2008.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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July 15, 2008 *solved*
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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July 15, 2008 *solved*
On Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 4:15 PM officers responded to a shooting at 2476 Warren. After arriving on the scene they found the victim inside of his vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Brian Hatchett, MB, 29, was pronounced dead on the scene by MFD Paramedics and became the 91st homicide victim in Memphis in 2008.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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July 13, 2008 *solved*
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
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July 13, 2008 *solved*
On Monday, July 7, 2008 at 3:45 PM, officers responded to a call for police at Trigg and Lauderdale. After arriving on the scene they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Rodney Manning, MB, 31, was pronounced dead on the scene by MFD Paramedics and became the 87th homicide victim in Memphis in 2008.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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July 7, 2008
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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July 7, 2008
On Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 7:20 AM, officers responded to a shooting at 3249 Whitebrook Plaza. After arriving on the scene they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Rodney Whitaker, MB, 20, was pronounced dead on the scene by MFD Paramedics and became the 84th homicide victim in Memphis in 2008.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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June 30, 2008
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Please call today, 528-CASH (2274).
June 30, 2008
On Friday, June 27, 2008, at 1:34 AM, officers responded to a shooting at 2453 Ketchum #8 (Willow Lake Apartments). After arriving on the scene they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Jario Ismeal Bamaca Hernandez, MH, 20, was pronounced dead on the scene by MFD Paramedics and became the 81st homicide victim in Memphis in 2008.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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June 18, 2008
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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June 18, 2008
On Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 4:07 AM officers responded to a criminal assault in the 3000 block of Grey. After arriving on the scene they spoke with a female victim who stated that the suspect entered her home through a window and raped her. The suspect is described as a light complexion male black or Hispanic, approximately, 25-35 years of age, 5’6” and wearing blue jeans.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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June 16, 2008 *solved*
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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June 16, 2008 *solved*
On Thursday, June 5, 2008, officers responded to a shooting at 2980 Barron (Barronbrook Apartments). After arriving on the scene they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the Med by MFD Paramedics where he later died. Tarvis Green, MB, 30, became the 74th Homicide victim in the Memphis in 2008.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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June 10, 2008
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
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June 10, 2008
On Monday, May 19, 2008, officers responded to a robbery at 3215 Whispering Place #225. After arriving on the scene they spoke with the victim who stated that she had been forced inside of her home at gunpoint and robbed of several items including her blue 2007, 2-door Chevrolet Cobalt bearing Tennessee tag # 687-LNV. The suspect responsible for this robbery is described as a male black, approximately 19-20 years of age, 5’10” and 130 pounds. The suspect was also described as wearing a black baseball cap with white writing, black t-shirt and blue jeans. This suspect is considered to be armed and dangerous and might also be responsible for several additional robberies throughout the East Memphis area.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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May 23, 2008
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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May 23, 2008
On Monday, May 19, 2008, officers responded to a robbery at 3215 Whispering Place #225. After arriving on the scene they spoke with the victim who stated that she had been forced inside of her home at gunpoint and robbed of several items including her blue 2007, 2-door Chevrolet Cobalt bearing Tennessee tag # 687-LNV. The suspect responsible for this robbery is described as a male black, approximately 19-20 years of age, 5’10” and 130 pounds. The suspect was also described as wearing a black baseball cap with white writing, black t-shirt and blue jeans. This suspect is considered to be armed and dangerous and might also be responsible for several additional robberies throughout the East Memphis area.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call CrimeStoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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May 18, 2008
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call CrimeStoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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May 18, 2008
On Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 1:32 am officers responded to a shooting at the fire station located at 980 McLemore. After arriving on the scene they found the victim had been shot and pronounced dead by MFD Paramedics. Teric Jones, MB, age 23, became the 63rd Homicide victim in Memphis in 2008.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call CrimeStoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call CrimeStoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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April 17, 2008
On Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at 1:08 p.m. officers made the scene of a DOA at 3835 Advantage Way #206. After arriving on the scene they spoke with an employee of the apartment complex who stated that he had found the victim dead inside of his home. The victim appeared to have been beaten to death. Ronald Paige, MB, age 50, became the 56th Homicide victim in Memphis in 2008.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call CrimeStoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
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On Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 4:56 pm, uniformed Officers responded to a shooting at 2375 Blue. After arriving on the scene they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by MFD paramedics. Mr. Kevin Burks, MB, age 33, became the 57th homicide victim in Memphis in 2008.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call CrimeStoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call CrimeStoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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CRIMESTOPPERS - CRIME
OF THE WEEK
April 17, 2008 *solved*
On Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at 1:08 p.m. officers made the scene of a DOA at 3835 Advantage Way #206. After arriving on the scene they spoke with an employee of the apartment complex who stated that he had found the victim dead inside of his home. The victim appeared to have been beaten to death. Ronald Paige, MB, age 50, became the 56th Homicide victim in Memphis in 2008.
No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call CrimeStoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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No one has been charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call CrimeStoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
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CRIMESTOPPERS - CRIME
OF THE WEEK
November 19, 2007
On
Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 7:52 p. m., A Uniformed Police Officer was on routine patrol in the area of Rocky Park and
Kirby Parkway. The officer heard what sounded like gunshots and while investigating found the victim lying on the ground in
the rear of a pickup truck suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. A white late model Cadillac was seen leaving
the area, after the gunshots were heard. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by Memphis Fire Department Paramedics.
Mr. Willie Dotson, M/B, age 42, became the 128th Homicide victim of 2007, in Memphis.
No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis.
Please call today, 528-CASH (2274).
No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis.
Please call today, 528-CASH (2274).
On
Saturday, October 20, 2007, at 10:42 a. m., Uniformed Police Officers responded to a call for police on Sledge near Dudley.
After arriving on the scene, they found the male victim lying on the ground, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The
victim, who was dressed as a woman, was pronounced dead on the scene by Memphis Fire Department Paramedics. Mr. Teddias Tucker,
M/B, age 21, became the 130th Homicide victim of 2007, in Memphis.
No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis.
Please call today, 528-CASH (2274).
No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis.
Please call today, 528-CASH (2274).
On Sunday, November 4, 2007,
at 7:30 p. m., Uniformed Police Officers responded to a “man down” call at Faxon and Eva. After arriving on the
scene, they found the victim lying in the street suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene
by Memphis Fire Department Paramedics. The investigation revealed the victim was driving his burgundy Mercury Grand Marquis
in the area of Poplar and Merton. While in the area, two male blacks approached the vehicle, shot the victim, then drove off
with the victim still inside of the vehicle. The suspects apparently dumped the victim’s body in the area of Faxon and
Eva, then fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. Mr. Christopher Mathis, M/B, age 22, became the 141st Homicide victim
of 2007, in Memphis.
No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis.
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No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis.
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On Friday, October 26, 2007, at 11:30 a. m., Shelby County Sheriff Deputies went to 2035 Northport,
#2 to execute an eviction order. After gaining entry into the locked residence, it appeared to have been ransacked. The victim,
Danny Rex Harris, was found in his bedroom with no obvious signs of life. The victim appeared to have been dead for several
weeks and had advanced stages of decomposition. The Memphis Police were called to conduct the investigation. On October 27,
2007, the Shelby County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide. Mr. Harris, M/W, age 55, became the 135th Homicide victim
of 2007, in Memphis.
No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis.
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No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis.
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On Thursday, October 25, 2007, at 6:00 p. m., Uniformed Police Officers made the scene of a shooting, at 1812 Pinedale. Upon arrival on the scene, the officers found one victim, Herbert Wooten, lying in the yard. He had been shot several times and died on the scene. His wife was located inside the house. She had also been shot and was transported to the Regional Medical Center by Fire Department Ambulance in critical condition. Mr. Wooten, M/W, age 76, became the 134th Homicide victim of 2007, in Memphis.
The investigation revealed at least one male was seen running eastbound from the scene after the shots were fired.
No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis.
Please call today, 528-CASH (2274).
October 22, 2007
On Sunday, October 14, 2007, at approximately 6:56 p. m., Uniformed Police Officers responded
to a complaint call, at 2955 Barron. Upon arrival on the scene, the officers were advised by a female complainant that her
3-year-old daughter was missing. The complainant advised she left the child playing in the courtyard of the Barron Brook Apartments
for approximately 10 minutes, while she retrieved toys. When the complainant returned to the courtyard the child was gone.
While officers were searching the area, a male was seen coming out of the woods near Mt. Vernon Church on Haynes, walking
with a child that had a large white T-shirt wrapped around her head and body. As the officer approached the suspect, he started
running northbound on Haynes. The officer took custody of the child and returned her to the scene.
The suspect is described as a male, black, 16-18 years old, 5’7”, 140-150 lbs., dark complexion with bags underneath his eyes and a short afro. The suspect was wearing a white T-shirt and black pants at the time of the incident.
No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis.
Please call today, 528-CASH (2274).
The suspect is described as a male, black, 16-18 years old, 5’7”, 140-150 lbs., dark complexion with bags underneath his eyes and a short afro. The suspect was wearing a white T-shirt and black pants at the time of the incident.
No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.
Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis.
Please call today, 528-CASH (2274).
October 15, 2007
On Thursday, October 4, 2007, at 3:13 p. m., Uniformed Police Officers responded to a complaint
call, at 506 Lucy. Upon arrival on the scene, the officers were advised that a foul odor was coming from a trash can at that
location. The officers checked the trash can and discovered a badly decomposed body. On October 8, 2007, the victim was positively
identified by fingerprints. Ms. Sheila Jackson, F/B, age 50, became the 126th Homicide victim of 2007, in Memphis. No one
has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.Anyone
having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given
a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to
receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis. Please call today, 528-CASH (2274).
October
8, 2007 - SOLVED
On Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at 9:35 a. m., Uniformed Police Officers responded to a shooting call, at 2840 Churchill.
Upon arrival on the scene, they found the victim lying on the floor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was
pronounced dead on the scene by Fire Department Paramedics. Mr. Asa McGhee, M/B, age 24, became the 122nd Homicide victim
of 2007, in Memphis. The two suspects, who were wearing dark clothing and white gloves, left the residence driving the
victim’s vehicle. The vehicle was recovered one block away from the scene. The investigation revealed that one suspect
is possibly known as “ATL”.No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve
this case. The investigation continues.Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers
at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. You
will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis. Please call today, 528-CASH
(2274).
October 1, 2007
On Monday, June 11, 2007, at 4:15 a. m., Uniformed Police Officers responded to a shooting
at Majorie and Person. Upon arrival on the scene, they discovered the body of the victim sitting in the driver’s seat
of a Ford Crown Victoria. The victim had been shot several times through the driver’s window. The investigation
revealed that the shooting started at 780 Tampa, where an unidentified male walked up to the Ford and started shooting. The
victim was able to drive to Majorie and Person before he lost consciousness. A blue Chrysler 300 drove past that location
and several more shots were fired. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by Fire Department Paramedics. Mr. Mel Antoniel
Owens, M/B, age 19, became the 70th Homicide victim of 2007, in Memphis. No one has been arrested and charged with this
crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.Anyone having any information regarding this
crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information
and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from
Crime Stoppers of Memphis. Please call today, 528-CASH (2274).
September 24, 2007
On Thursday, September 6, 2007, at 10:40 p. m., Uniformed
Police Officers responded to a shooting call, at 2532 Warren. Upon arrival on the scene, they discovered the 58-year-old male
victim had been shot. The investigation revealed that the victim had just finished doing yard work at New Harvest Missionary
Baptist Church, when he and another male were approached by a lone gunman who demanded money from both victims. After a brief
struggle, one of the victims was shot one time. The victim was transported to the Regional Medical Center by Fire Department
Ambulance, in critical condition. The suspect was described as a male, black, medium complexion, 5’5”,
120 lbs. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a white polo shirt, black pants and black shoes. The suspect
was last seen running toward the Warren Apartments.No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is
needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please
call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification
are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis.
Please call today, 528-CASH (2274).
September 17, 2007
On Saturday, August 18, 2007, at 2:47 a. m., Uniformed
Police Officers responded to an accident call, at 5214 Cottonwood. Upon arrival on the scene, they discovered the victim had
struck a utility pole and was unconscious behind the steering wheel. Further investigation revealed that the victim was suffering
from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by Fire Department Paramedics. Mr. Jon
Wilkins, M/B, age 26, became the 105th Homicide victim of 2007, in Memphis. The investigation revealed that prior to
this incident, the victim was at Tony’s Bar and Grill, at 3101 S. Mendenhall. The victim was extremely intoxicated and
creating a disturbance, so he was forced to leave. While at the intersection of Cottonwood and Mendenhall, the victim had
an altercation with two male blacks who were occupying a black Chevy Tahoe. During this altercation, the driver of the Tahoe
fired several shots, then fled the scene. The victim struck the utility pole trying to flee the scene.No one has been arrested
and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve this case. The investigation continues.Anyone having any information
regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The
information and your identification are totally anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash
award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis. Please call today, 528-CASH (2274).
September 10, 2007
On Monday, August 20, 2007, at
approximately 11:15 a. m., Uniformed Police Officers responded to a Forcible Rape complaint in the 1400 Block of Orleans.
Upon arrival on the scene, they were advised by the 17-year-old female victim that she had been raped by an unidentified male. The
victim was walking southbound on Orleans when she was approached from behind by the suspect who indicated that he had a weapon.
The suspect forced the victim to the rear of an abandoned house, where he raped her. The suspect is described
as a male black, 25 years old, 5’7”, 135lbs, medium complexion with a low hair cut. At the time of the assault,
the suspect was wearing a white-T-shirt, blue jean shorts and white tennis shoes. The investigation revealed that the suspect
had been seen in the neighborhood before. No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to
solve this case. The investigation continues.Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime
Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally
anonymous. You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis. Please call
today, 528-CASH (2274).
August 27, 2007
On Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at approximately 9:10 p. m., Uniformed Police Officers responded
to shooting, at 3218 Rochester. Upon arrival on the scene, they discovered that the victim had been shot while lying in bed.
The victim was transported to the Regional Medical Center by Fire Department Ambulance, where he later died. The investigation
revealed that the suspect followed the victim’s wife into the residence when she returned home from work, went into
the victim’s bedroom and shot the victim while he slept. Mr. Gregory Jackson, M/B, age 37, became the 28th Homicide
victim of 2007, in Memphis. No one has been arrested and charged with this crime. Your help is needed to solve
this case. The investigation continues.Anyone having any information regarding this crime is asked to please call Crime Stoppers
at 528 CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous.
You will then be eligible to receive up to a $1,000.00 cash award from Crime Stoppers of Memphis. Please call today, 528 CASH
(2274).
Hot Case File
April 6, 2009 *solved*
Memphis Police Department Homicide Bureau investigators need assistance to solve the murder of Cardell Bowen, age 19. Bowen’s body was found on March 20, 2009 inside his Whitehaven apartment at 3645 Cazassa Creek #6. Friends and co-workers summoned police after Bowen failed to show up for work as scheduled on consecutive days at FedEx.
Medical examiners have since ruled Cardell Bowen’s death a homicide, resulting from blunt force trauma. Bowen’s vehicle, a gold or tan 1998 Mercury Mystique, was taken from the scene but was recovered several days later in the area of Henley and Donna, just west of Pendleton. Investigators hope to speak with any witnesses that may have seen the vehicle when it was abandoned. Cardell Bowen’s vehicle had MS license plates when it was taken, but had TN license plates when it was recovered.
There have been no arrests in this case.
Anyone having any information on the murder of Cardell Bowen is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. If your information leads to an arrest, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Hot Case File
February 6, 2009
The Memphis Police Department has asked for citizen help in solving a case Involving the death of numerous pit bull dogs in the Frayser area. The bodies of several canines were discovered January 19 by a road clean-up crew working in the 3400 block of Benjestown Rd., near the old International Harvester plant in the New Chicago neighborhood. Officers called to the scene said it appeared the dogs were all pit bulls and had been used as fighting dogs. Anyone with information about those responsible for the dogs’ deaths are asked to contact the Animal Cruelty Response Team, 545-4559 or call the CrimeStoppers tip line, 528-CASH (2274).
Hot Case File
April 6, 2009 *solved*
Memphis Police Department Homicide Bureau investigators need assistance to solve the murder of Cardell Bowen, age 19. Bowen’s body was found on March 20, 2009 inside his Whitehaven apartment at 3645 Cazassa Creek #6. Friends and co-workers summoned police after Bowen failed to show up for work as scheduled on consecutive days at FedEx.
Medical examiners have since ruled Cardell Bowen’s death a homicide, resulting from blunt force trauma. Bowen’s vehicle, a gold or tan 1998 Mercury Mystique, was taken from the scene but was recovered several days later in the area of Henley and Donna, just west of Pendleton. Investigators hope to speak with any witnesses that may have seen the vehicle when it was abandoned. Cardell Bowen’s vehicle had MS license plates when it was taken, but had TN license plates when it was recovered.
There have been no arrests in this case.
Anyone having any information on the murder of Cardell Bowen is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274). You will be given a secret ID number. The information and your identification are totally anonymous. If your information leads to an arrest, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County.
Hot Case File
February 6, 2009
The Memphis Police Department has asked for citizen help in solving a case Involving the death of numerous pit bull dogs in the Frayser area. The bodies of several canines were discovered January 19 by a road clean-up crew working in the 3400 block of Benjestown Rd., near the old International Harvester plant in the New Chicago neighborhood. Officers called to the scene said it appeared the dogs were all pit bulls and had been used as fighting dogs. Anyone with information about those responsible for the dogs’ deaths are asked to contact the Animal Cruelty Response Team, 545-4559 or call the CrimeStoppers tip line, 528-CASH (2274).
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