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Criminal Arsenals Disrupted as Memphis Safe Task Force Removes Over 650 Illegal Guns From Streets
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces today that it has seized more than 650 illegally possessed firearms since the initiative began, marking a milestone in the ongoi
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Zero Tolerance, Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests Armed Driver Following Injury Crash
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force has arrested Lamark Boykin, 24, on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Driving Under the Influence following a recent investig
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Accountability Assured, Attempted Murder Suspect Back in Custody
Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force today arrested Eric Wilkerson, age 43, in the area of East Hickory Bluffs in Memphis on a warrant for Attempted First Degree Mu
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U.S. Marshals Arrest West Tennessee Attempted Murder Suspect in California
Jackson, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested West Tennessee fugitive, Dureico McKinnie, in California.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Strikes at the Heart of Gang Violence: Over 400 Gang Arrests and Counting
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces that more than 400 affiliated gang members have been arrested since its launch.
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Duo Runs Out of Options, No Escape from Memphis Safe Task Force’s Pursuit of Public Safety
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of Lakeva Anderson, 20, and Eddie Scott, 18, on multiple felony charges including:
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Memphis Safe Task Force Surpasses 4,000 Arrests in Landmark Local Crime‑Reduction Effort
Memphis, TN – Today, the Memphis Safe Task Force is announcing that more than 4,000 arrests have been made since the launch of the initiative, underscoring a sustained commitment t
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Traffic Stops by Memphis Safe Task Force Remove Guns, Drugs, and Dangerous Offenders From Streets
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of three individuals following separate traffic stops conducted by Task Force members:
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Memphis Safe Task Force Apprehends Third Suspect Wanted in Murder Case
Memphis, TN - The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the successful arrest of Dande Ashby, 23, in the murder case of Adrien Prewitt.
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After Foot Pursuit, Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests Fugitive on Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Theft of Firearm Charges
Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force on Thursday arrested a Memphis man charged in Shelby County on robbery, aggravated assault and theft of a firearm charges.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests 2 on Assault, Firearms Charges
Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on Wednesday arrested two Memphis men who were both felons in possession of firearms, with one of the men also arrested
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Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests 2 Murder Suspects Tuesday
Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force Tuesday night arrested two Memphis men wanted for separate murders in Shelby County.
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U.S. Marshals Still on the Hunt for 15 Most Wanted Fugitive Wanted in 2005 Shelby Co. Murder
Memphis, TN – Even after 20 years the capture of a U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted fugitive remains a priority for the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force.
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Barricaded But Not Beyond Justice, Memphis Fugitive Caught in Mississippi
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Tra-Shawn Robinson, 26, on warrants for aggravated assault, domestic assault with bodily harm, aggravated sexual e
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Real Officers Have Nothing to Hide: If In Doubt, Ask to Verify
Below is public guidance on how citizens can verify whether an individual is a legitimate law enforcement officer.
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In Relentless Pursuit of Justice, Arrest Made in 2024 Shelby County Homicide
Southeast Shelby County, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Nigel Farmer, 30, for first degree murder.
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There’s No Escaping Justice, Memphis Safe Task Force Ends Fugitives’ Run from Accountability
Memphis, TN — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of three individuals on outstanding state warrants:
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Memphis Safe Task Force and Memphis Police Department, Relentless in the Fight Against Violent Offenders
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Yahir Alejandro Mejia, 23, for Second Degree Murder.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests Honduran National for Child Rape and Aggravated Sexual Battery
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Alex Rodriguez (also known as Rodriguez‑Aguirres), 52, on an outstanding state warrant for Rape of a Child and Agg
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Fake Badge, No Authority: Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests Criminal TBI Impersonator
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Andrew Lee, 47, on a warrant for Criminal Impersonation.