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Memphis, TN – A high-speed vehicle pursuit Tuesday night resulted in a man’s death.

Memphis, 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.

Memphis, 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, 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, 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, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force on Jan. 3 executed 20 criminal arrests, seized six illicit firearms and located a missing child.

Memphis, 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.

Memphis, 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.

Washington, 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.

Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on Monday executed 33 criminal arrests, seized eight firearms, and recovered a missing juvenile.

Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) over the weekend executed 55 criminal arrests, seized 16 firearms, and recovered a missing juvenile.

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 ongoing effort to reduce violent crime and enhance public safety across Memphis.

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 investigation connected to a serious fleeing and eluding incident earlier this month.

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 Murder.

Jackson, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested West Tennessee fugitive, Dureico McKinnie, in California.

Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of Lakeva Anderson, 20, and Eddie Scott, 18, on multiple felony charges including:

Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces that more than 400 affiliated gang members have been arrested since its launch.

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 to reducing violent crime and protecting the most vulnerable in Memphis neighborhoods.

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Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of three individuals following separate traffic stops conducted by Task Force members:

Memphis, TN - The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the successful arrest of Dande Ashby, 23, in the murder case of Adrien Prewitt.

At 7:40 p.m. on Thursday December 11, 2025, members of the Memphis Safe Task Force arrested Ashby in the 1600 block of Commerce Parkway in Horn Lake, Mississippi.