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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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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Weekly Police Report

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011, 11:15am

Germantown has released the city's weekly crime report for October 21 through 27... Read More

Read all about it on Germantown's website!

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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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Germantown Deputy Court Clerk admits theft, resigns

Submitted by Kontji Anthony, Action News 5 Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 5:43pm

(WMC-TV) - Germantown's Deputy Court Clerk resigned Tuesday after admitting to stealing city funds.

Janet Donnell resigned after a discrepancy was discovered by the city's accounting manager.

The discrepancy was found when a citizen sent a check to the city that was supposed to go into two different accounts. When the money was deposited in the wrong account, the accounting manager took a closer look and stumbled upon the inconsistency.

When the accounting department dug deeper, Donnell confessed. A Germantown spokesperson did not say which city account showed the discrepancy.

According to city officials, Donnell's actions are being investigated by the Germantown Police Department and an independent audit firm. A Germantown spokesperson said Donnell is cooperating with the investigation.

Donnell, 44, worked for Germantown for 16 years. At the time of her resignation, she made just under $41,000 per year.

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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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4th Annual Public Health Emergency Preparedness Expo

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Thursday, September 29th, 2011, 3:45pm

The Shelby County Health Department will host the 4th Annual Public Health Emergency Preparedness Expo on Saturday, October 1st. The exposition will be held at Tiger Lane at the Liberty Bowl Stadium, Memphis, TN from 10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Life saving information for you and your family on disaster preparedness, health department programs, immunizations, CPT and First Aid training, and other attractions such as live radio broadcasts, the Hospital Wing helicopter, carnival games, and the Memphis Tigers!

Join us for the expo from 10am until 5pm on Saturday October 1st!

Information and image provided by the Shelby County Health Department Emergency Preparedness Program.

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