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Fight over necklace lands one cousin in jail, another in hospital

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012, 11:04am
Fight over necklace lands one cousin in jail, another in hospital

(WMC-TV) - An argument over a chain necklace ended with one cousin suffering a 10 inch stab wound and another being carted off to jail, according to court records.

Officers say Robert Pilgrim, 43, and his cousin were arguing over a necklace earlier this month when things turned violent.

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New store heading to Cooper-Young

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com
Friday, July 13th, 2012, 4:16pm
New store heading to Cooper-Young

(WMC-TV) - He's been convicted of 6 previous felonies, and now a Raleigh-Frayser man could be headed to jail for at least 15 years after he was convicted this week on a gun charge.

Keith Keglar was convicted this week of carrying a gun even though his prior convictions bar him from owning a weapon.

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Wallet stolen? Do this now!

Submitted by Andy Wise, Chief Consumer Investigator/Andy's Restaurant Scorecard
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012, 4:14pm
Wallet stolen? Do this now!

(WMC-TV) - I can't emphasize enough how consumers should consider exclusively using credit cards to buy stuff, then pay off the balances immediately.

Under federal law, you're never liable for more than $50 of any disputed charge on your credit card. Most card-issuers offer zero liability now to attract customers. You can't count on that kind of protection if your debit card or cash is stolen.

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Two charged after shooting near city pool

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012, 3:58pm
Two charged after shooting near city pool

(WMC-TV) – Two men have been charged with aggravated assault after a shooting near Douglas Pool where children were swimming.

Police say Maurice Dorsey bumped into Marquette Wallace near the pool on June 14.

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Elderly man targeted by scam artists

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012, 4:32pm
Elderly man targeted by scam artists

(WMC-TV) – Police say two crooks are on the run after an elderly man fell victim to their scam.

One of the men told the victim he needed $1,000 to help get an inheritance. In return for his help, the conman said the victim would receive $10,000.

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Returning to crime scene lands accused buttocks shooter in jail

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012, 10:59am
Returning to crime scene lands accused buttocks shooter in jail

(WMC-TV) – Returning to the scene of a crime landed an accused gunman behind bars Tuesday, according to Memphis police.

Investigators say Cedric Taylor and an accomplice robbed and shot a woman at the intersection of Jackson and Orchi on June 20.

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Teens arrested for beating, robbery

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012, 12:56pm

(WMC-TV) – Two teenagers were arrested Monday for beating and robbing a man inside the Raleigh Village Apartments.

Investigators have charged 15-year-old Tyreese Manuel and 17-year-old Devon Shead with aggravated robbery.

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