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  • Memphis Safe Task Force Rings in New Year With Nearly 4,700 Arrests, and More Than 750 Illicit Firearms Seized

    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

  • Memphis Safe Task Force New Year’s Eve Update: Alleged Kidnapper, Rapist Among 25 Criminal Arrests, 12 Illicit Firearms Seized

    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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  • U.S. Marshals Service to Serve as Honorary Captains for 67th Liberty Bowl

    Washington, DC – Members of the U.S.

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Overnight Update: 33 Arrests, 8 Firearms Seized, 1 Missing Child Recovered

    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 Safe Task Force Weekend Update: 55 Arrests, 16 Firearms Seized, 1 Missing Child Recovered

    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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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:

  • 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

  • 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:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.