Jessica Gertler
WREG News Channel 3
Memphis, TN, United States
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Power outages and flooded roads left in Memphis area after severe weather
Memphis. Tenn. – Heavy rain in the Mid-South has caused more than 20,000 power outages and flooded streets. Although MLGW crews are working to solve these problems, traffic lights went out on Poplar and Highland. Police officers responded to several crashes including a car that smashed into a pole on Springdale, causing it to […] → Read More
Cars broken into during church service in Raleigh
The church is supposed to be a sacred place, but that didn’t matter to some would-be thieves who broke into several cars during Sunday’s service in Raleigh. → Read More
Security cameras are everywhere, so why didn’t Memphis police get this video?
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Cameras have become a vital tool for police because they can produce strong evidence when a crime occurs. But can you count on them to capture video evidence if you are the victim of a crime? That question had one Memphis man concerned when a thief broke into his truck he had […] → Read More
DA will review information in Darrius Stewart death
The Shelby County District Attorney's office says it will review the case of Darrius Stewart, a 19-year-old who was shot and killed by a Memphis Police officer during a traffic stop in 2015. → Read More
Will local change happen after Tyre Nichols’ death?
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Local leaders and community activists are demanding meaningful change to make sure what happened to Tyre Nichols never happens again. Protests erupted near and far as they called for action. But we’ve heard similar cries before. We’ve seen task forces and committees created to discuss police reform and recommendations handed over to […] → Read More
Woman says she tried to warn MPD about officer now charged with Tyre Nichols’ death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A woman says she tried to warn the Memphis Police Department about an officer now charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. Kadejah Townes said she was at the Walgreens on Knight Arnold on February 21, 2021, when Memphis police got a false shooting call. “We were returning a Redbox and […] → Read More
What we know about MPD’s unit involved in Tyre Nichols case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A controversial police unit at the center of Tyre Nichols’ death has since been dismantled as an internal investigation is underway. The unit was announced in November 2021. Memphis police said the SCORPION team would be tackling violent crime in the city. SCORPION was an acronym for Street Crimes Operation to Restore […] → Read More
Family, leaders call for police reform before Tyre Nichols’ funeral
On the eve of Tyre Nichols’ funeral, his family and leaders stood inside the historic Mason Temple Tuesday night and called for change and police reform. → Read More
Past excessive force complaints involving Memphis Police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG Investigators have been digging into use of excessive force by officers for the past several years to help find solutions. It’s an issue that has come to the forefront again recently following the death of Tyre Nichols after a Memphis Police traffic stop turned violent. The latest data we found shows […] → Read More
Five MPD Officers fired after Nichols investigation
UPDATE: Memphis Police announced the five MPD officers involved in the arrest of Tyre Nichols have been fired. The following officers have been terminated: Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith. Memphis Police posted this statement to Twitter as well as Facebook and provided the following photos. “The Memphis […] → Read More
Will MPD release footage of Tyre Nichols’ arrest?
A protest broke out Monday outside the National Civil Rights Museum, where a group called for the release of body camera footage that captured a traffic stop that resulted in Tyre Nichols' death. → Read More
‘We need big ideas’ to curb downtown crime, Memphis councilman says
Downtown is the heart of the city. It's where tourists flock, our sports teams play, Broadway shows take the stage, conventions are held, and where, unfortunately, criminals have been prowling. → Read More
Memphis Fire Dept. division chief booted over behavior toward recruits
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The head of training at the Memphis Fire Department is off the job after being accused of inappropriate behavior toward new recruits. Eric Shane Howell, a Memphis Fire division chief, is said to have violated five personnel policies, including harassment. Recruits who reached out to WREG Investigators were too scared to give […] → Read More
Public Service Corps aims to fight blight in Memphis
A few months ago, WREG Investigators found out the city was having a tough time hiring people for its pickup program. After making our headlines last spring, the city said it upped its recruiting game, and new data we just uncovered shows it's working. → Read More
Young guns: More children carrying deadly weapons
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 13-year-old caught with an AK-47 style rifle. A 14-year-old with a loaded pistol. A 15-year-old flashing a 20-gauge shotgun. Police report far too many children were caught with guns on the streets of Memphis this year and even more used those weapons to commit crimes. WREG is committed to creating a […] → Read More
Violent night in Memphis leaves several dead, injured
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are investigating multiple shootings that happened overnight, including a deadly officer-involved shooting. Just before ten this morning, police took down the crime tape of a massive scene in Parkway Village where a deadly officer-involved shooting took place. Memphis police say just before midnight, officers tried to pull over a white Infiniti […] → Read More
Woman reports ‘terrifying’ downtown robbery attempt
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman said she was getting a ride home from a friend in downtown Memphis when a vehicle pulled in front of their car, and three people in masks with a gun emerged. She said it happened Sunday around 1 a.m. They were on Huling turning onto Front Street when she says […] → Read More
Leaders seek change in state law on rape charges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One local legislator wants to change the state law after seeing what WREG Investigators uncovered about a woman who was brutally attacked, but unable to get justice because her evidence wasn’t tested in time. WREG doesn’t typically identify rape victims, but this woman wanted you to see her face. For her protection, […] → Read More
Local leaders push for third option for juvenile offenders
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — A gun pointed to their head. Yanked from their cars. Sometimes, the trigger was pulled. The stories are terrifying, but what’s equally alarming, the number of juveniles committing the crimes and the small consequence some are facing due to state law. In July, beloved Rev. Autura Eason-Williams was shot and killed […] → Read More
New voting machines working smoothly in Shelby County, election officials say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With just a few hours before polls close Tuesday, Shelby County election officials are saying the day went smoothly, even with the introduction of new voting machines. The election commission says these new machines are much faster and better. They said they’ve tested them out and trained employees, and we should be […] → Read More