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Bank of America robber still loose

Bank of America robber still loose

Investigators are still trying to catch the man who held up a Bank of America in Cordova Monday.

The thief demanded cash from a teller at the bank at 1591 North Germantown Parkway around 11:40 a.m. on November 7.

He escaped with an undisclosed amount of money before officers made the scene.

The bank robber was last seen wearing a black ball cap, a white shirt with an orange thermal underneath and blue jeans.

If you know anything that can help solve this case, please call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH.

Memphis FBI office gets new leader

Memphis FBI office gets new leader

Aaron T. Ford, an inspector at FBI headquarters, who has a law degree from Rutgers, has been named special agent in charge of the FBI’s Memphis Division.

Ford replaces Amy Hess, who was promoted to the FBI's Washington headquarters after serving about 16 months in the position.

As inspector, Ford oversaw field office and headquaters inspections, shooting incident review teams, audits, and special inquiries.

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Halloween safety tips for big and little kids

It looks like the Monday evening weather will cooperate for trick-or-treaters young and old. 

We'll have just a few clouds with temperatures mostly in the mid and upper 50's after dinner time.

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention have compiled a comprehensive list of safety tips here, aimed at keeping everyone safe during the door-to-door frivolity.  Whether you're heading out in costume or will be handing out treats at the front door, the list has something for everyone.

Suspect at large after robbing Cordova bank

(WMC-TV) - A suspect is still at large after robbing a Cordova bank late Friday morning.

Authorities said the robbery happened around 10:45 a.m. at the Regions Bank at 640 North Germantown Parkway.

According to police, a man entered the bank and presented a teller with a note. The man implied he had a gun, but it was never seen.

Crime Victim Services Administrator Honored

Crime Victim Services Administrator Honored

The Administrator of Shelby County Government’s Crime Victim Services was honored last week for her exemplary leadership.

Anna Whalley was recipient of the Leadership Award from the Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence.

Whalley has been with Shelby County Government since 1995.  During that time, she helped establish new community coalitions to assist crime victims and developed more effective ways for Shelby County law enforcement agencies to partner with crime victims.  Whalley also helped create the Memphis and Shelby County “Family Safety Center,” which will open in a few months.  The center will house several agencies that assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Ms. Whalley received her award from the coalition during a ceremony last week at the Frist Center for Visual Arts in Nashville.

Information and image provided by Shelby County Crime Victim Services.

Drunk driver hits park ranger’s truck

Drunk driver hits park ranger’s truck

A Memphis man was charged with DUI and child endangerment after he allegedly ran into the back of a park ranger’s truck inside Shelby Farms.

Mark Tramontozzi was driving near Mullins Station when he smashed into the back of the ranger’s vehicle around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday according to court records.

Credit union robber still on the loose

Credit union robber still on the loose

Police are still searching for the crook that held up a Cordova credit union Tuesday.

Witnesses say the man was armed with a black handgun when he robbed the First South Credit Union in the 1500 block of North Germantown Parkway. He left the scene in a Ford Taurus.