D. Michael Dunavant
Coverage of D. Michael Dunavant in the Nexus archive.
- Memphis Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Multiple Armed Business Robberies by Discharging a Firearm
Laquarius King, 28, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for five armed business robberies in Memphis, including discharging a firearm twice during incidents at an Exxon gas station and Berryhill Market. Surveillance video and consistent clothing linked him to the crimes, and an off-duty police officer witnessed one of the robberies.
- U.S. Attorney's Office Names Memphis Police Department Sergeant April Moseley as "Hometown Hero"
Sergeant April Moseley of the Memphis Police Department was named 'Hometown Hero' by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee. The award recognizes her commitment to ideals like liberty, service, and civic responsibility, presented by U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant on May 21, 2026.
- West Tennessee Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Offenses
Michael Fruitticher, 38, of Jackson, Tennessee, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after being convicted of producing, attempting to produce, and possessing child pornography involving an autistic child between 2011 and 2014. A federal jury found him guilty following a four-day trial in October 2025.