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Federal Jury finds Memphis Men Guilty of Carjacking and Shooting ATM Technician

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Middle Tennessee Man Indicted for Crypto Ponzi Scheme

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Memphis Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assaulting Memphis Safe Task Force Officers

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The Memphis Safe Task Force on Tuesday executed 42 arrests and seized eight firearms, reaching a milestone of more than 10,000 arrests and recovering 1,708 illegal firearms since the operation began in September 2025.

#USMarshals

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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Five Sex Offenders for Registry Violations

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[U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant @USAttyDunavant]

Want to serve our country and make a real difference? @WDTNNews has an AUSA vacancy in our Jackson Branch office. Please see the link below for the vacancy announcement at https://t.co/IjJCyy63ec, which closes on June 24, 2026.

Come join Team America. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/sLt1V5CGF2

[U.S. Marshals Service Memphis @USMSMemphis]

It was a great day for a run as Deputy U.S. Marshals, and members of the U.S. Attorney's Office and U.S. Probation Office in the Western District of Tennessee participated in The Derek Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars 5K @WDTNNews @DHFS5K #DHFS5K2026

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The Justice Department just announced the Model Cities Initiative which will grant funds to 2-4 cities with a population of 100k or more who are committed to a whole-of-government partnership to reduce violent crime, restore law and order, and modernize their public safety infrastructure.

Under @POTUS’s leadership, our office is committed to delivering results, and we encourage our public safety partners to APPLY BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1st: https://t.co/MBlsDywhPE

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

President Donald J. Trump announces the next step in the administration’s successful war on crime: the Department of Justice’s Model Cities Initiative, designed to slash violent crime and RESTORE LAW AND ORDER in major cities across America. 🇺🇸

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The Justice Department today announced the Model Cities Initiative (MCI), a whole-of-city approach directing nearly $300 million in federal funding to transform public safety in America’s cities.

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[U.S. Department of Justice @TheJusticeDept]

Today, we’re excited to announce the Model Cities Initiative which is the next step in this administration's mission to restore law and order, back the Blue, and Make America SAFE again.

Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, we are surging $300 million in grant funds to support 2-4 cities with a population of 100k or more who are serious in reducing violent crime, restoring law and order, and modernizing their public safety infrastructure.

Under @POTUS's leadership, this Department of Justice, and this Initiative is focused on results, and are looking for true whole-of-government partnerships.

Apply now: https://t.co/MyLNClyMZp

Submissions are due September 1st.

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Memphis Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Multiple Armed Business Robberies by Discharging a Firearm

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June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

If you or someone you know is age 60 or older and has been a victim of fraud, help is standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline.
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National Elder Fraud Hotline 1-833-FRAUD-11
#WorldElderAbuseAwarenessMonth

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.@ATFNashville with @WDTNNews, @MEM_PoliceDept, @ShelbyTNSheriff and @TBInvestigation announced a renewed effort to stop straw purchasing in Memphis. The #DontLieForTheOtherGuy campaign educates about how straw purchases are federal crimes that can produce deadly results. https://t.co/T2MXaDuIHA.

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Second Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Ponzi Scheme that took in Over $27 Million in Investments

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Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests 1000+ Gang Members

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[U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant @USAttyDunavant]

@WDTNNews has multiple vacancies in the position of Legal Assistant, in both the Criminal & Civil Divisions of the Memphis office. Please see the link below for the vacancy announcement at https://t.co/IjJCyy63ec, which closes on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. https://t.co/Cssd1TJPw3

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U.S. Attorney's Office Names Memphis Police Department Sergeant April Moseley as "Hometown Hero"

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[Memphis Police Dept @MEM_PoliceDept]

Congratulations to MPD Sgt. Moseley, who received the Hometown Heroes Award from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, recognizing her unwavering dedication and service to the community. She was one of just 93 recipients nationwide to receive this honor!

#MemphisPoliceDepartment
#HometownHero

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West Tennessee Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Offenses

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