MPD, Task Force Partners Dismantle Boyd Street Drug and Gang Hub

Memphis, Tennessee — On November 13, 2025, the Memphis Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit, working in coordination with the Memphis Safe Task Force, executed multiple search warrants in the 500 block of Boyd Street—an area known for persistent drug and gang activity.

This coordinated enforcement, Operation All Off Boyd Round TWO, effort resulted in eight arrests, the recovery of one firearm, the seizure of over four pounds of marijuana, and more than $1,000 in cash.

The following individuals were taken into custody or charged:

• Larry Lindsey, 38 – Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell (Marijuana); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (3x)
• Devandrick Bowie, 37 – Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell (Marijuana); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• L Love, 46 – Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell (Marijuana); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun; Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony
• Eric Crawford, 52 – Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell (Marijuana); Evading Arrest
• Keosha Griggs, 32 – Arrested on a warrant for Identity Theft
• Donald McCoy, 41 – Arrested on a warrant for Theft of Property ($1,000–$2,500)
• Kelvin Davis, 51 – Arrested on a warrant for Vandalism ($1,000 or less)
• Coral Price, 51 – Issued a misdemeanor citation for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana)

“Operations like this show our commitment to pushing back against the drivers of violent crime in our neighborhoods,” said Chief Cerelyn ‘CJ’ Davis. “When we remove drugs, guns, and repeat offenders from our streets, we are taking meaningful steps toward a Stronger, Safer Memphis. I am proud of the teamwork shown by our Organized Crime Unit and our partners with the Memphis Safe Task Force.”

“Each operation we conduct alongside our partner agencies underscores the strength of interagency collaboration and our shared commitment to protecting Memphis,” said Ryan Guay, Supervisory Deputy United States Marshal and spokesperson for the Memphis Safe Task Force. “Through these joint efforts, drugs, guns, and repeat offenders are being removed from Memphis neighborhoods, and together we are building safer communities for Memphis families.”