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Posted by: Kate Prince on Jul 19, 2022

State Rep. Torrey Harris, D-Memphis, was arrested in Nashville on Sunday for alleged theft and assault, the Daily Memphian reports. According to a police report, Harris had an argument with ex-boyfriend Terence Nealy and scratched Nealy’s arm while trying to prevent the man from leaving a Nashville apartment. The report then states that Harris left with a dog, a video game console, a MacBook Air and other items. Harris was charged with felony theft between $1,000 and $2,500 and misdemeanor assault and is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 10. In a Twitter statement, Harris maintained his innocence and expressed confidence the issue would be resolved easily. He encouraged people with mental illness to get help. Harris is running in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary for the District 91 House seat after the District 90 seat was eliminated in redistricting.