Memphis News

Nashville Man Charged in North Korean IT Worker Fraud Scheme

Matthew Isaac Knoot charged for aiding North Korean IT workers to secure remote jobs using stolen identities.

Memphis Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fund Fraud

Dardanius Coleman sentenced to 21 months for defrauding over $2 million from PPP.
Memphis Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses
Kendrick Watson receives 45-year federal prison sentence for drug distribution and firearm crimes.
Mt. Juliet Man Arrested for Capitol Breach Assault
A man from Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, faces charges for assaulting law enforcement during the January 6 Capitol breach.
Second Phase of Lamar Avenue Project Begins
Construction on Lamar Avenue’s second phase starts with nightly lane closures from August 5.
Arkansas Man Faces Federal Child Exploitation Charges
Daniel Kelly of Jonesboro, Arkansas, indicted on federal child exploitation charges.
Memphis Man Sentenced for Hobbs Act Robbery
Malik Motley sentenced to 303 months for Hobbs Act robbery and firearm discharge.
Final Defendant in Tennessee Drug Trafficking Case Sentenced
Julio Esparza received a 70-month federal prison sentence for drug trafficking activities in Tennessee.
Gibson County Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Crimes
Jason Daniel Smith receives a 15-year federal prison sentence for child pornography offenses.
Nine Individuals Indicted for Firearm and Violent Crimes in Memphis
Nine individuals in West Tennessee face federal charges for firearm and violent crime offenses.