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28-05-2025
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SCSO: Man out on bond arrested for kidnapping woman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man out on bond was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly kidnapping a woman in Northaven, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said. Jadea Gibson, 25, has been charged with kidnapping and false imprisonment for the incident. On May 20, deputies responded to a report of a kidnapping in the 5100 block of Corkwood Drive in Northaven. MPD arrests over 120 people in Operation Code Zero The victim told deputies that she'd met a man in the Northaven area and agreed to hang out with him the night before. During their time together, the suspect allegedly forced the victim to leave the area against her will and drove her to Frayser. While the vehicle was still moving, the victim managed to escape and run to safety. Detectives with the Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit immediately launched an investigation. Through their efforts, they were able to positively identify the suspect as Jadea Gibson and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Marshals make two Memphis murder arrests in one day On Tuesday morning, deputies with the Fugitive Apprehension Team located and arrested Gibson without incident. Detectives learned that Gibson was out on a $10,000 bond on another kidnapping case, where MPD officers brought the charges. 'It's troubling that someone out on bond could commit such a terrible act,' Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner said. 'But thanks to the dedication of our team, he's no longer a threat to the community.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-05-2025
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MPD: Man carjacked by suspects with rifles outside laundromat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for two suspects accused of carjacking a man outside of a laundromat last week. On May 23 at 11:40 p.m., officers responded to a robbery of an individual at Winchester Laundry Mat. The victim told officers that he was walking to his 2020 Nissan Maxima when two unknown suspects approached him with an AR rifle and demanded everything he had on his person. The victim said he threw his car keys inside the vehicle and walked away from it. He also said his wallet and cellphone were already in the vehicle. MPD arrests over 120 people in Operation Code Zero He told officers that both of the suspects jumped into his vehicle and fled the scene. Police have provided the following description of the suspects: Suspect #1: A 5'7″ male that's between 18 and 21-years-old, wearing a Minnesota Vikings hoodie, blue jeans, red and white Jordans and armed with an AR rifle. Suspect #2: A 5'7″ male that's between 18 and 21-years-old, wearing a red and black hoodie with Chinese writing above a tiger, gray jogging pants and black shoes. He was armed with an unknown firearm. Police said no arrests have been made at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-05-2025
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Man charged with murder in 2023 cold case, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man has been charged with murder after a two-year cold case where a man was shot and dropped off at a fire station in 2023, according to Memphis police. On June 13, at 10 p.m., officers responded to the 4700 block of Horn Lake Road, where a man was suffering from a gunshot wound and was dropped off at a fire station. The victim was transported to Regional One in critical condition, where he was later pronounced deceased. MPD arrests over 120 people in Operation Code Zero Investigators say Travis Finley, 34, was identified as the suspect. He has been charged with Second-Degree Murder and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm. He was arrested on Friday and was taken into custody and transported to 201 Poplar Avenue. His bond has been set at $300,000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Veteran's house struck by lightning causes ceiling to cave in
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An Air Force veteran's house was struck by lightning in Bartlett while he was out of town. Willie Hooper's home was struck by lightning during Sunday's severe weather in Shelby County. The 62-year-old told WREG he was on his way to visit his daughter in Ohio, and he started to feel ill so he stopped in Kentucky. 'I could not see my cameras that I have on my house. They were not working,' said Hooper. 'So, I talked to my neighbor and she said she has power and she didn't know the issue was, so I called my son and then I called MLGW.' At first, Hooper says he thought someone maybe cut the security system and broke into his house. 'And soon as we walked upstairs, I see the ceiling kind of caved in,' said Willie Hopper Jr., son. 'The guy from MLGW was behind me he kind of looked over my shoulder and said 'We got the answer, we know what the culprit is.'' MPD arrests over 120 people in Operation Code Zero The technician determined the damage was caused by a lightning strike to the roof. Hooper said he was thankful he was not home. 'There was definitely a point where the boom and the flash happened at exactly the same time. We were watching TV and it startled us all,' said his neighbor. 'Where it hit is where my computer is at, and that is exactly where I normally sit,' said Willie Hooper. 'So I think it's a thing that God is trying to tell me something.' Hooper is headed back to Bartlett to check on the damage to his house. The Bartlett Fire Department told WREG they did not respond to Hooper's home because they were not called for assistance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-05-2025
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MPD arrest over 120 people in Operation Code Zero
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police announced they arrested over 120 people, including 77 felons, through Operation Code Zero on Tuesday. This comes after the FBI Director Kash Patel called Memphis the 'homicide capital of America' and MPD announced a new crime operation, Operation Rolling Thunder, designed to target gang activity last week. According to MPD, 'Operation Code Zero' is designed to take on criminals one neighborhood at a time, and it includes multiple sub-operations. The Memphis Police Department said they have also seized illegal firearms, drugs, including fentanyl, towed four cars involved in reckless driving and drag racing, and recovered a stolen vehicle. 'We're taking action to make our streets safer and our communities stronger,' said MPD in a Facebook post. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
