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Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests 40
DescriptionMemphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force on Tuesday executed 40 criminal arrests and seized six more illegal firearms.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Significant Arrests Over MLK Holiday Weekend: 129 Criminal Arrests, 26 Illegal Firearms Seized
DescriptionMemphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force over the MLK holiday weekend executed 129 criminal arrests and seized 26 illicit firearms and recovered four missing children.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Significant Arrests Jan. 15: 39 Criminal Arrests, 4 Illegal Firearms Seized
DescriptionMemphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) Jan. 15 executed 39 criminal arrests and seized four illicit firearms and recovered four missing children.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Significant Arrests Jan. 14: 51 Criminal Arrests, 13 Illegal Firearms Seized, 4 Missing Children Recovered
DescriptionMEMPHIS, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force Jan. 14 executed 51 criminal arrests, seized 13 illicit firearms and recovered four missing children.
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Traffic Stop Turns Deadly when Suspect Flees Memphis Safe Task Force, Runs Multiple Traffic Signals, Crashes into Box Truck
DescriptionMemphis, TN – A high-speed vehicle pursuit Tuesday night resulted in a man’s death.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Recovers Missing Children
DescriptionMemphis, TN - The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) recovered two siblings and a toddler who were brought to safety on January 11, 2026 in a joint effort by the members of the MSTF.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Significant Arrests for Jan. 8: 52 Criminal Arrests, 10 More Illegal Guns Seized
DescriptionMemphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force on Thursday executed 52 criminal arrests and seized 10 more illicit firearms.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Significant Arrests for Jan. 6: 67 Criminal Arrests, 10 More Illegal Guns Seized
DescriptionMemphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on Tuesday executed 67 criminal arrests and seized 10 more illicit firearms.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Significant Arrests for Jan. 5: 50 Criminal Arrests, 8 More Illegal Guns Seized, Missing Child Located
DescriptionMemphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force on Monday executed 50 criminal arrests, seized eight illicit firearms and recovered an endangered missing child.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests Man for Attempted Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Vehicle Theft, Felony Eluding
DescriptionMemphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force on Jan. 3 executed 20 criminal arrests, seized six illicit firearms and located a missing child.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Rings in New Year With Nearly 4,700 Arrests, and More Than 750 Illicit Firearms Seized
DescriptionMemphis, TN – Since it launched in October, the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) - a multi-agency initiative to combat violent crime in Memphis composed of federal, state, and local law enforcement, as well as the Tennessee National Guard - has been focused on arresting violent criminals, clearing warrants, seizing illegal firearms, and locating missing children.
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Memphis Safe Task Force New Year’s Eve Update: Alleged Kidnapper, Rapist Among 25 Criminal Arrests, 12 Illicit Firearms Seized
DescriptionMemphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on New Year’s Eve executed 25 criminal arrests and seized 12 illicit firearms.
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Jesse Clark was arrested for aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape, aggravated assault, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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U.S. Marshals Service to Serve as Honorary Captains for 67th Liberty Bowl
DescriptionWashington, DC – Members of the U.S. Marshals Service Memphis Safe Task Force will serve as honorary co-captains for the 67th Liberty bowl on January 2, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Overnight Update: 33 Arrests, 8 Firearms Seized, 1 Missing Child Recovered
DescriptionMemphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on Monday executed 33 criminal arrests, seized eight firearms, and recovered a missing juvenile.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Weekend Update: 55 Arrests, 16 Firearms Seized, 1 Missing Child Recovered
DescriptionMemphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) over the weekend executed 55 criminal arrests, seized 16 firearms, and recovered a missing juvenile.
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Criminal Arsenals Disrupted as Memphis Safe Task Force Removes Over 650 Illegal Guns From Streets
DescriptionMemphis, 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 ongoing effort to reduce violent crime and enhance public safety across Memphis.
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Zero Tolerance, Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests Armed Driver Following Injury Crash
DescriptionMemphis, 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 investigation connected to a serious fleeing and eluding incident earlier this month.
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Accountability Assured, Attempted Murder Suspect Back in Custody
DescriptionMemphis, 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 Murder.
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U.S. Marshals Arrest West Tennessee Attempted Murder Suspect in California
DescriptionJackson, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested West Tennessee fugitive, Dureico McKinnie, in California.
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Duo Runs Out of Options, No Escape from Memphis Safe Task Force’s Pursuit of Public Safety
DescriptionMemphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of Lakeva Anderson, 20, and Eddie Scott, 18, on multiple felony charges including: