There are 8 article(s) tagged CrimeStoppers:

• August 2023

  • CrimeStoppers to offer $10K rewards for 12 homicide cases

    David Wayne Brown, executive director of CrimeStoppers, called the new awards “Spotlight Awards,” which were made possible by $85,000 in donations from anonymous Memphians. 

    By Julia Baker August 29, 2023

• March 2023

  • Sanford: Chapman’s retirement a reminder of his enormous impact on public safety

    Buddy Chapman, 83, is calling it all quits. He will step down as the leader and face of CrimeStoppers effective April 1.

    By Otis Sanford March 23, 2023

  • CrimeStoppers leader Buddy Chapman retiring

    Chapman said he continued to work past the typical retirement age of 65 because he loved what he was doing.

    By Julia Baker March 20, 2023

• February 2023

  • Former MPD director: Police issues a matter of ‘discipline and control’

    “Unquestionably, the level of crime in Memphis is unacceptable. But we will never be able to bring it under control by having police be meaner than the criminals.”

    By Buddy Chapman February 08, 2023

• January 2023

  • Public forum pushes for solutions to juvenile crime

    “I’m committed for our police department to do what we can, not just to be reactive and responsible, but also to be proactive to keep children out of the hands of the justice system,” MPD Chief C.J. Davis said.

    By Alicia Davidson January 07, 2023

• September 2022

  • Memphis Fire Department investigating series of possible arsons in Coro Lake area

    Since June, the MFD has responded to eight different fires in a neighborhood on the eastern side of Coro Lake. 

    By Julia Baker September 21, 2022

• June 2019

  • Cofield’s legacy: ‘One of the good guys’ had faith in a better Memphis

    Glenn was not a first generation do-gooder. Helping others and promoting peace and prosperity for all ran deeply in his blood. An hour before he died, he collected money from friends – at a party for a children's nonprofit organization – to help pay the caterer's MLGW bill.

    By Sam Graham June 13, 2019

  • CrimeStoppers, police ask public for help in Glenn Cofield homicide

    CrimeStoppers and Memphis police urged the public to come forward with information in the fatal shooting of financial executive Glenn Cofield. A reward from various private donors and CrimeStoppers has reached $26,000. 

    By Yolanda Jones June 11, 2019