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Citizen Tip and ICAC Investigation Led to Arrest of Memphis Man on Child Sexual Abuse Charges

A tip from a concerned citizen and the investigative work of the Memphis Police Department's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force led to the arrest of 47-year-old Cedric Jackson and the identification of multiple child victims.

Aggravated Assault: 1500 block of Leland St.

On May 29, 2026, at approximately 7:42 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 1500 block of Leland St.

MPD Fugitive Unit Arrests Hernandez Govan on New Charges

On June 11, 2026, members of the MPD Fugitive Unit located and arrested 47-year-old Hernandez Govan in the area of Getwell Road and American Way. A warrant was issued on June 10 charging Govan with Harassment and Stalking. The charges stem from a domestic-related incident reported on June 4, during...

Aggravated Assault: 1100 block of Springdale St

On June 3, 2026, at 10:34 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 1100 block of Springdale St.

Auto Burglary: 800 Block of White Station Road

On June 2, 2026, at 7:38 a.m., officers responded to an auto burglary in the 800 block of White Station Rd.

Aggravated Assault: 3900 Block of American Way

On June 7, 2026, at 7:40 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 3900 block of American Way.

Theft: 2500 Block of Woodcliff Drive

On June 4, 2026, at 8:24 a.m., officers responded to a theft in the 2500 block of Woodcliff Drive in the Redgecrest Apartments.

Robbery: 5229 Summer Avenue

On Friday, June 5, 2026, at 8:27 a.m., officers responded to a robbery at 5229 Summer Avenue at Restaurant Depot.

Fatal Crash: Knight Arnold Road and East Danville Circle

On Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 1:05 a.m., officers responded to a crash where a pedestrian was struck at Knight Arnold Road and East Danville Circle.

Arrested: Theft 600 Block of Riverside Drive

On June 4, 2026, at 3:40 p.m., officers responded to a theft in the 600 block of Riverside Drive.

Robbery: 1701 Castalia Street

On June 1, 2026, at 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at 1701 Castalia Street at Community Grocery.

MPD Operation Leads to Arrest of Identified Gang Members, Seizure of Illegal Guns and Narcotics

Dangerous weapons, illegal narcotics, and identified gang members were removed from Memphis streets following a coordinated operation involving the Memphis Police Department (MPD), the Multi-Agency Gang Unit (MGU), and the Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF), working alongside local and federal law enforcement partners.

Burglary: 500 Block of Whiteville

On May 31, 2026, at 7:40 p.m., officers responded to a burglary in the 500 block of Whiteville.

Aggravated Assault: 2500 Block of Woodcliff Drive

On May 31, 2026, at 6:50 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 2500 block of Woodcliff Drive in the Ridgecrest Apartments.

MPD Takes to the Water at the 2026 Dragon Boat Festival

The Memphis Police Department got out of the patrol car and onto the water at the 2026 Dragon Boat Festival at Shelby Farms Park, working as a team to row a 46-foot boat across the lake.

Drone As First Responder Program Helps MPD Quickly Identify and Apprehend Suspect

After an armed party call came in on Waldran Boulevard Saturday afternoon, the Memphis Police Department’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) program was already in the air.

MPD Officers Stop Crime Spree in Real Time, Arrest Suspect Linked to Five Cases

On May 31, 2026, Memphis Police Department officers and investigators arrested an 18-year-old suspect believed to be responsible for a series of violent crimes spanning multiple days, resulting in the clearance of five separate criminal investigations.

Homicide: 8400 Block of Prestine Loop

On Sunday, January 15, 2023, officers responded to a shooting in the 8400 block of Prestine Loop in The Villas at Cordova Apartments.

Burglary: 1636 Thomas Street

On May 28, 2026, at 8:50 a.m., officers responded to a burglary at 1636 Thomas Street at Worley Brothers.

Homicide: 2400 Block of Wellons Avenue

On December 16, 2023, officers responded to a shooting in the 2400 block of Wellons Avenue.
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