News List
MPD Prepares for RiverBeat Music Festival Weekend
The Memphis Police Department is preparing for a busy weekend as the 2026 RiverBeat Music Festival takes place Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Tom Lee Park.
MPD Initiative Brings Federal Charges Against Memphis’ Most Violent Domestic Offenders
The Memphis Police Department, in partnership with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee, is continuing its strategic effort to hold the most violent domestic offenders accountable through federal prosecution as part of MPD’s Domestic Violence Prolific Offender Initiative, an effort focused on identifying the city’s...
Robbery: Front Street near Jefferson Avenue
On April 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at Front Street near Jefferson Avenue.
Aggravated Assault: 2800 Block of Shady Vista Drive
On April 27, 2026, at approximately 6:15 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 2800 block of Shady Vista.
Aggravated Assault: 4200 Block of Ridgestone Drive
On April 27, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 4200 block of Ridgestone Drive.
Aggravated Assault: 3562 Kirby Parkway
On April 26, 2026, at approximately 4:55 a.m., officers responded to a shooting at the Galaxy Club at 3562 Kirby Parkway.
Shoplifting: 2700 North Germantown Parkway
On April 7, 2026, at 4:35 p.m., officers responded to a shoplifting at Lens Crafters at 2700 North Germantown Parkway.
Critical Hit & Run Crash: Park Avenue near Dallas Street
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:37 p.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run crash on Park Avenue just west of Dallas Street.
Aggravated Assault: 1300 block of Faxon Avenue
On April 24, 2026, at 5:15 p.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault in the 1300 block of Faxon Avenue.
Aggravated Assault: 2400 Airways Boulevard
On April 26, 2026, at 8:55 p.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault at 2400 Airways Boulevard at the Shell Gas Station.
Aggravated Assault: 6642 Winchester Road
On July 20, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., officers responded to a shooting at District 12 at 6642 Winchester Road.
Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested; Stolen Puppies Returned Safely
On April 21, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers responded to an armed robbery at Teon’s Puppy Palace, located at 3424 Winchester Road.
Memphis Police Department Marks One Year of Success with Downtown Command Center, Driving Major Crime Reduction
One year ago today, the Memphis Police Department opened the Downtown Command Center (DCC), a key investment in strengthening public safety and enhancing real-time response across downtown Memphis.
MPD Investigates Human Remains Located Along Ridge Meadow Parkway
The Memphis Police Department (MPD) is conducting a planned and coordinated search operation along Ridge Meadow Parkway as part of an ongoing investigation that began in early March 2026.
Burglary: 2560 Kirby Whitten Road
On April 21, 2026, at 12:07, officers responded to a business burglary at 2560 Kirby Whitten Road at the Fill N Chill Gas Station.
Homicide Suspect Arrested: 4600 Block of Elvis Presley Boulevard
On April 19, 2026, at 1:41 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 4600 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard.
Attempted Robbery: 4155 South Third Street
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers responded to an attempted robbery at 4155 South Third Street at the Walgreens.
MPD Hosts Community Event This Saturday
The Memphis Police Department invites all to attend “Community in Action: Supporting and Empowering Survivors,” held in recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Burglary: 5266 Summer Avenue
On April 11, 2026, at 9:48 a.m., officers responded to a burglary at 5266 Summer Avenue at Dim Sum King Restaurant.
Aggravated Assault: 3100 block of Raleigh Millington Road
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 9:50 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 3100 block of Raleigh Millington Road.
