 Re-arrests while out on bail are down, according to a new report released on Monday from the office of the Shelby County Judicial Commissioner. According to the report, re-arrests have decreased since implementing the bail order in February. Data shows that from February 15 to July 31, the percentage of defendants re-arrested after being released was 7%. In contrast, numbers from August 2022 to January 2023 showed the re-arrest rate for defendants was 11%.
"I'm encouraged the initial numbers show re-offense rates declining under the new bail procedure," said DA Steve Mulroy. "It goes against the prevailing ‘revolving door’ narrative and the claim that reasonable due process protections threaten public safety. Let’s hope the trend continues.”
Per Judicial Commissioner John Marshall, this was the first time a report of this magnitude has been requested, which explains the wait. Their office has noted that although these results are preliminary and do not statistically account for the differences in the number of cases, the time period covered, and other factors, an analysis will be available in future reports.
Eugene McShane, accused of fatally shooting a man in August, was in court this week and charged with first-degree murder. Following the incident, McShane was identified by a witness nearby. He was also wearing an ankle monitor due to violent conduct while under Juvenile Court supervision. McShane is currently being held with no bond. A mental evaluation has been requested.
Chief Prosecutor Haden Lawyer is handling the case.
Ebonie Glover, a woman charged with aggravated assault and aggravated criminal trespassing was in court this week. Glover who was recently barred from a downtown Walgreens allegedly returned and threatened an employee with a knife. She is set to receive a mental evaluation and appear back in court next month.
Chief Prosecutor Carrie Bush and ADA Paul Lichlyter are handling this case.
 On September 20, 2023,The EZ Express at 2380 Frayser Blvd. was closed as a public nuisance under a civil statute following a petition filed by DA Mulroy and Memphis Interim Chief Legal Officer/City Atty. Mike Fletcher. A long term investigation of this location was conducted by the Memphis Police Department Organized Crime Unit which revealed that in a two year period, Memphis Police responded to over 424 calls for service at the location, took over 80 police reports, and arrested 24 individuals for crimes ranging from aggravated assaults to vandalism. Most recently, on September 14, a victim was shot at the location and was transported to the hospital.
A petition for closure was filed by DA Mulroy and the City Attorney’s Office and subsequently approved by Environmental Court Judge Patrick Dandridge who issued a temporary injunction/restraining order. A hearing is set for 9 a.m. Thursday, September 28, for the owners to show why the closure should not be made permanent.
The closure is being handled by Forrest Edwards of the Crime Strategies Prosecution Unit and City Prosecutors Marren Blakely and Constance Brown.
 First Deputy DA Chris Lareau and ADA Forrest Edwards volunteered on Monday, September 18 at the CrimeStoppers Charity Golf Tournament which was held at Windyke Country Club. Lareau and Edwards have served as board members for the organization since 2021.
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Steve Mulroy
District Attorney
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