Man charged after Memphis police shooting
Dalvin Johnson was arraigned Tuesday, and a judge set his bond at $500,000. He remains at Regional One Health after officers returned fire.
Mary Evans
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October 2026
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Public Safety Man dies during Memphis Safe Task Force traffic stop
A man was found unresponsive during a traffic stop made by Memphis Safe Task Force Officers. The cause of death has not been determined yet.
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Public Safety Vigils held for 5 deaths in officer-involved car crash
Two vigils were held on back-to-back nights to honor five young people killed in a crash involving Memphis police officers.
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City of Memphis Justin J. Pearson suing Memphis City Council
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson and community activists held a press conference in front of City Hall to announce a lawsuit alleging city officials violated their First Amendment rights by barring them from future council meetings.
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Public Safety Man died of heart issues during traffic stop, Task Force says
“Long-term issues associated with his heart” was the cause of death for the man found unresponsive during a Monday, Oct. 12, traffic stop, according to a Memphis Safe Task Force spokesman.
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Public Safety Memphis Safe Task Force pursuit ends in fatal multi-vehicle crash
A 32-year-old man is facing vehicular homicide and other charges following a high-speed pursuit with law enforcement on Wednesday.
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Premium
Public SafetyNo end in sight for Memphis Safe Task Force
“We’re working on a permanent plan for Memphis,” the director of the U.S. Marshals Service said.
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City of Memphis Yolanda Cooper-Sutton suspended from City Council committee duties
Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington suspended Council member Yolanda Cooper-Sutton from her committee-leadership duties for 30 days after her conduct during an Oct. 6 council meeting.
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City of Memphis City Council asks ICE, National Guard to leave Memphis
The nonbinding resolution approved at a tense and standing-room-only council session is similar to a resolution the council voted down in September 2025.
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City of Memphis City Council votes down indefinite data center pause
The Memphis City Council approved a move toward developing land-use standards and regulations for new data centers that comes with a 135-day moratorium.
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City of MemphisPearson celebrates lifted ban for Memphis City Council attendees
“People power can win, even when City Hall has six attorneys ... trying to silence dissent against data centers and the billionaires who are popping them up all across our country,” State Rep. Justin J. Pearson said.
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City of Memphis Violent-crime rate continues slide, led by robbery decline
Memphis’ major violent-crime rate has continued falling throughout the year, according to the latest data from the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission.
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2026 elections
ElectionsWith midterms approaching, Task Force is focus for both sides of the aisle
With early voting underway in Shelby County, federal officials touted the Memphis Safe Task Force while Democratic congressional nominees vowed to scrutinize the operation.
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