News

Memphis police disband unit that beat Tyre Nichols

1 month ago   |   By Politico

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis police chief on Saturday disbanded the city's so-called Scorpion unit after some of its officers beat to death Tyre Nichols, reversing an earlier statement that she would keep the unit intact. Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said she listened to Nichols' relatives, community leaders and uninvolved officers in making the decision. Referring to “the heinous actions of a few" that cast “a cloud of dishonor” on the unit, Davis said it was imperative that the department "take proactive steps in the healing process.” “It is in the best interest of all to...
Read more ...

 

Memphis police disband unit that beat Tyre Nichols

Memphis police disband unit that beat Tyre Nichols

1 month ago   |   By WTAE

The Memphis Police Department has disbanded the special unit whose officers beat to death motorist Tyre Nichols.
Read more ...

 




Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York

Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York

NEW YORK - The actor Jonathan Majors was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment, authorities said. New York City police said that... Read more ...

Actor Jonathan Majors arrested in NYC for choking woman

Actor Jonathan Majors arrested in NYC for choking woman

“Creed III” actor Jonathan Majors was arrested in Manhattan Saturday for allegedly choking a woman in a domestic dispute, cops said. The Marvel star was arrested around 11:15... Read more ...

CPD: Shots fired inside Pullman Walmart

CPD: Shots fired inside Pullman Walmart

CHICAGO - Two groups of people were involved in a fight that led to shots being fired inside a South Side Walmart, according to the Chicago Police Department. Police said... Read more ...

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Warminster with motorcycle...

A World War II veteran from Bucks County was honored for his service during his 100th birthday party on Saturday. Read more ...

Mourners remember Shaeed Woodard, one of 2 Americans gunned down by cartel...

Mourners remember Shaeed Woodard, one of 2 Americans gunned down by cartel in Mexico

“We are asking you to give us a clean heart. Because no cartel, no demon, no evil spirit, no hellmaker, no one... We won't seek retribution,” Minister Dearest Price said. “But... Read more ...

Whatever the Problem, It's Probably Solved by Walking

A walk begins to carve out space between my thoughts that allows clarity to rise up through my shoes. Read more ...

58-year-old Milwaukee man fatally stabbed near Sherman and Hampton

58-year-old Milwaukee man fatally stabbed near Sherman and Hampton

Milwaukee police say they're still searching for unknown suspects Read more ...

Rail control system issue leads to Amtrak cancellations, passengers being...

Rail control system issue leads to Amtrak cancellations, passengers being stranded

CHICAGO - Amtrak is scrambling to fix a glitch in its system causing numerous cancellations and leaving some passengers stranded. Amtrak passengers Jonathon Briley and his... Read more ...

Clemson baseball team falls to Georgia Tech, 16-3

Clemson baseball team falls to Georgia Tech, 16-3

Georgia Tech scored in each of the first six innings Read more ...

'It smelled like burnt rubber' says witness, a high speed chase through...

'It smelled like burnt rubber' says witness, a high speed chase through Raleigh end with crash at local gas station

I-40 and ended here at this Shell gas station when the driver crashed into a Read more ...