MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A teen charged with the murder of a beloved Memphis street vendor received a $1.2 million bond. Demarion Tackett, 16, is accused of killing John Materna — also known as the ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A teenager who ran from authorities after being charged in the shooting death of a watermelon vendor is now being held on a $1.2 million bond. The Shelby County District Attorney’s ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A teenager accused of killing a beloved Memphis street vendor failed to appear for a court appearance and now authorities are, again, looking for him. Demarion Tackett was 15 in June ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s been one year since a beloved street vendor – known as the “Watermelon Man” – was shot and killed during an attempted robbery. This Saturday, his family is honoring his memory.

As last week came to a close, a Shelby County judge set the bail of the teen accused of killing "The Watermelon Man" at $1.2 million. And, during a short week, Rep. Steve Cohen brought $300,000 in ...