MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Police officers found a taser, gloves, rope, and duct tape in the car of a man who went to the home of Memphis Mayor Paul Young, MPD said.

Police in Memphis, Tennessee, said they recovered "a taser, gloves, rope and duct tape" from the suspect's vehicle. Mayor Paul Young said political violence "simply cannot become our norm." ...

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Trenton Abston, 25, is accused of attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young and faces charges of attempted kidnapping, aggravated criminal trespassing, and stalking. Police found a taser, rope ...

A January story in the Commercial Appeal cited a study by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation showing major violent crime in Memphis was down 4.2 percent in 2024 compared with 2023. The murder ...

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PUBLISHED: June 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM EDT A Tennessee man who reportedly wants to be a cop is accused of showing up at the door of Memphis Mayor Paul Young, prepared to kidnap him Sunday night.

Man charged with attempted kidnapping of Memphis mayor Trenton Abston, 25, has been charged with attempted kidnapping and stalking, according to police, who said he had a Taser, gloves, rope and ...

Memphis’ mayor urged the country to “do better” after the incident at his home. “Let’s raise our discourse, reduce the hate, and protect one another — no matter our beliefs.

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