Crime

Deputies increase patrols over Thanksgiving

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

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

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

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

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

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Collierville police look for gas station robbers

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, November 21st, 2011, 11:49am

Collierville police look for gas station robbers

Police are looking for a group of men that robbed a worker at a Collierville gas station last week.

Investigators say two or three men, all in their mid-20’s or mid-30’s, robbed the Citgo at 395 East Poplar on November 17.

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Memphis FBI office gets new leader

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

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

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

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

For more information, click here.

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Halloween safety tips for big and little kids

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Monday, October 31st, 2011, 7:01am

It looks like the Monday evening weather will cooperate for trick-or-treaters young and old.

We'll have just a few clouds with temperatures mostly in the mid and upper 50's after dinner time.

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention have compiled a comprehensive list of safety tips here, aimed at keeping everyone safe during the door-to-door frivolity. Whether you're heading out in costume or will be handing out treats at the front door, the list has something for everyone.

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Crime Victim Services Administrator Honored

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011, 8:19pm

Crime Victim Services Administrator Honored

The Administrator of Shelby County Government’s Crime Victim Services was honored last week for her exemplary leadership.

Anna Whalley was recipient of the Leadership Award from the Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence.

Whalley has been with Shelby County Government since 1995. During that time, she helped establish new community coalitions to assist crime victims and developed more effective ways for Shelby County law enforcement agencies to partner with crime victims. Whalley also helped create the Memphis and Shelby County “Family Safety Center,” which will open in a few months. The center will house several agencies that assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Ms. Whalley received her award from the coalition during a ceremony last week at the Frist Center for Visual Arts in Nashville.

Information and image provided by Shelby County Crime Victim Services.

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Vending machine thieves caught on camera

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, October 14th, 2011, 10:44am

Collierville police are looking for a pair of crooks who were caught on camera stealing money from a vending machine.

The thieves robbed the machines at a Collierville apartment complex recently. Investigators haven’t released how much money they made off with.

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Collierville business owner charged with sales tax fraud

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, September 30th, 2011, 4:09pm

Collierville business owner charged with sales tax fraud

A co-owner of a Collierville gas station is behind bars after the state accused of him of not handing over sales taxes.

Investigators with the Tennessee Department of Revenue say 52-year-old Scott Ha stole more than $10,000 in sales taxes. Ha is part owner of J.Sam’s Texaco, 1708 Winchester Road.

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