911 dispatcher listens as Memphis woman is robbed
I found this story by searching the Shelby County Jail database. Basically, I peruse the inmates and look up affidavits if charges looks interesting. I discovered the two suspects featured in this story were accused of invading a woman's home while she was in the bathroom. She was held at gunpoint and robbed. But there's a catch.. She had the chance to first dial 911. I got done with the 4:00 news and headed to the woman's home. There's always a good chance victims like her will refuse to talk on camera. Fortunately, she was more than willing to share her story.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Germantown Woman Robbed While Washing Car
Germantown police search for driveway robbery suspect
An elderly woman was robbed at gunpoint in Germantown while she washed her car. It happened in the middle of the morning. We didn't know about it until the City of Germantown sent a media release seeking to publicize the crime. I went out to the neighborhood to try and get reaction. The victim was not interested in talking. I was turned down by several neighbors before a couple of woman agreed to speak on camera. I decided to get a little creative in my live shot.. By "washing" my photographer's news car.
An elderly woman was robbed at gunpoint in Germantown while she washed her car. It happened in the middle of the morning. We didn't know about it until the City of Germantown sent a media release seeking to publicize the crime. I went out to the neighborhood to try and get reaction. The victim was not interested in talking. I was turned down by several neighbors before a couple of woman agreed to speak on camera. I decided to get a little creative in my live shot.. By "washing" my photographer's news car.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Body Spotted In Mississippi River, Search Ensues
Police, firefighters search for body reported in Mississippi River
We had just finished up shooting another story for the 10:00 news when the assignment desk called about this. Memphis Fire and Police were staging along the Mississippi River after a fisherman reported a body in the water. The harbor patrol and others quickly began searching the water. The current is very fast on the Mississippi, so time is of the essence in situations like this. No body was found by nightfall. Coincidentally, multiple agencies participated in a river rescue exercise hours before the real-life search started.
We had just finished up shooting another story for the 10:00 news when the assignment desk called about this. Memphis Fire and Police were staging along the Mississippi River after a fisherman reported a body in the water. The harbor patrol and others quickly began searching the water. The current is very fast on the Mississippi, so time is of the essence in situations like this. No body was found by nightfall. Coincidentally, multiple agencies participated in a river rescue exercise hours before the real-life search started.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Teen Fights Spark Frenzy Of Coverage
Students suspended after fight at White Station High School
I got in Tuesday and was almost immediately dispatched to White Station High School. It's the last school I would guess something like this would have occurred. Two fights were caught on camera.. Including a huge brawl in the cafeteria. Girls are seen punching, kicking, and stomping one another. It's pathetic. Needless to say, this story ruled the day. I did five live shots from 4:00 through 10:00 and three different "packages." This clip is from team coverage during WMC Action News 5 at 5:00.
I got in Tuesday and was almost immediately dispatched to White Station High School. It's the last school I would guess something like this would have occurred. Two fights were caught on camera.. Including a huge brawl in the cafeteria. Girls are seen punching, kicking, and stomping one another. It's pathetic. Needless to say, this story ruled the day. I did five live shots from 4:00 through 10:00 and three different "packages." This clip is from team coverage during WMC Action News 5 at 5:00.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Inside Look As City Eyes Old State Building
City of Memphis may buy vacant building for police headquarters
As an architecture buff, I'm glad I got to do this story. I set it up through the TN Department of General Services. Officials gave me an inside tour of the vacant 14-story Donnelley J. Hill building downtown. The state moved out last summer. Now, the City of Memphis is looking to buy it. MPD headquarters and other city offices would move in. It's pretty much move-in ready. However, there's quite a bit of deferred maintenance that needs to be addressed.. Including an $800,000 elevator upgrade. City administration will present its plan to the Memphis City Council.
As an architecture buff, I'm glad I got to do this story. I set it up through the TN Department of General Services. Officials gave me an inside tour of the vacant 14-story Donnelley J. Hill building downtown. The state moved out last summer. Now, the City of Memphis is looking to buy it. MPD headquarters and other city offices would move in. It's pretty much move-in ready. However, there's quite a bit of deferred maintenance that needs to be addressed.. Including an $800,000 elevator upgrade. City administration will present its plan to the Memphis City Council.
Car Shot Up Along Sam Cooper
Police investigate reports of shots fired on Sam Cooper
This breaking story culminated one of those days. I did a story for the 6:00 newscast and was in search of a 10:00 story. I checked out several potential stories and finally did two interviews for one of them. But then we got sent to this breaking news. At least one car was shot while driving along Sam Cooper Boulevard. A Camaro with a lot of damage ended up in a gas station parking lot. Fortunately, a witness arrived on the scene and we interviewed the store clerk too.
This breaking story culminated one of those days. I did a story for the 6:00 newscast and was in search of a 10:00 story. I checked out several potential stories and finally did two interviews for one of them. But then we got sent to this breaking news. At least one car was shot while driving along Sam Cooper Boulevard. A Camaro with a lot of damage ended up in a gas station parking lot. Fortunately, a witness arrived on the scene and we interviewed the store clerk too.
Monday, April 20, 2015
"Snitches Get Stitches" Code Preventing Tips In Murder Case
No arrests in week old drive-by shooting that killed Memphis teen
I did this story one week after a 15 year-old Memphis girl was killed while sleeping in her bed during a drive-by shooting. Memphis Police say they've encountered a lack of cooperation from neighbors unwilling to share possible clues. "Snitches get stitches" is a common phrase in neighborhoods where talking to police is frowned upon. The girl's uncle agreed to speak with me about her death and the investigation. The family is praying for arrests to be made. Meanwhile, Memphis's top cop said not telling police pertinent information is a crime in itself.
I did this story one week after a 15 year-old Memphis girl was killed while sleeping in her bed during a drive-by shooting. Memphis Police say they've encountered a lack of cooperation from neighbors unwilling to share possible clues. "Snitches get stitches" is a common phrase in neighborhoods where talking to police is frowned upon. The girl's uncle agreed to speak with me about her death and the investigation. The family is praying for arrests to be made. Meanwhile, Memphis's top cop said not telling police pertinent information is a crime in itself.
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