Local News
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U.S. Marshals Capture Memphis Fugitive in Grenada, Mississippi
DescriptionOxford, MS – Tra-Shawn Robinson, 26, was arrested in Grenada, Mississippi on November 19, 2025, after a fugitive investigation conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). Robinson was wanted by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated assault, domestic assault with bodily harm, aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, and vandalism.
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Dominican Man Extradited to Puerto Rico to Faces Charges in 2022 Murder Case
DescriptionSan Juan, PR - The Dominican Republic extradited today the suspect in a 2022 murder connected to an alleged violent incident in the Capetillo sector of San Juan, where the partner of his ex-girlfriend was fatally attacked.
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U.S. Marshals Arrest Two Northwest Arkansas Murder Suspects
DescriptionFayetteville, AR – On November 17th, the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Michael Hogue in Fort Smith and Amanda Penny in Rogers, AR. Hogue was wanted for 1st Degree Murder and Penny for Accomplice to Murder in the 1st Degree. Both had additional charges for possession of a firearm by certain persons.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests Honduran National for Child Rape and Aggravated Sexual Battery
DescriptionMemphis, 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 Aggravated Sexual Battery.
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Justice for K9 Dagger, Memphis Safe Task Force Collars Fugitive Who Tried to Escape
DescriptionMemphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Ronald Pilkington, 43, on multiple outstanding warrants.
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Fake Badge, No Authority: Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests Criminal TBI Impersonator
DescriptionMemphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Andrew Lee, 47, on a warrant for Criminal Impersonation.
On November 14, members assigned to the Task Force observed a silver Toyota Tacoma picking up a female pedestrian near an intersection before driving to a secluded area.
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There’s No Escaping Justice, Memphis Safe Task Force Ends Fugitives’ Run from Accountability
DescriptionMemphis, TN — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of three individuals on outstanding state warrants:
Tenesha Taylor, 38 — warrant for Threat of Mass Violence on School Property Kelly
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U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Apprehends Mexican National Sought in 2020 Georgetown Homicide
DescriptionAustin, TX – Members of the U.S. Marshals-led Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Monday morning arrested an individual who was sought for a May 8, 2020, homicide in Georgetown, TX.
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Memphis Safe Task Force and Memphis Police Department, Relentless in the Fight Against Violent Offenders
DescriptionMemphis, 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 Delivers Justice, Arrests Guatemalan National on Warrants and Immigration Charges
DescriptionMemphis, Tennessee — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Nelson Gomez‑Lopez, 26, on active warrants for Aggravated Stalking, Vandalism, and Filing a False Police Report. He has also been charged with Being Unlawfully Present in the United States and VISA/Immigration Document Fraud.
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U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Apprehends Suspect Sought in Austin’s 49th Homicide
DescriptionAustin, TX – Members of the U.S. Marshals-led Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Sunday evening arrested an individual who was sought for a homicide on Nov. 13 in Austin.
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Justice Breaches the Door, Memphis Safe Task Force K-9 Sniffs Out Wanted Sex Offender
DescriptionMemphis, TN — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Lawrence Williams, 25, on a warrant for petition to revoke a suspended sentence for Criminal Attempt Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Repeat Deportee and Convicted Sex Offender by Memphis Safe Task Force
DescriptionMemphis, Tennessee — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Antonio Naranjo Soria, 48, for Being Unlawfully Present in the United States.
Soria, a Mexican national and U.S. convicted sex offender, was taken into custody following a traffic violation. Records indicate he was previously deported in 2018 and again in 2022.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Delivers Justice with Arrest of Attempted Murder Suspect
DescriptionMemphis, Tennessee — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Waltez Jones, 32, on warrants for Attempted First Degree Murder and Employment of a Firearm with Intent to Commit a Felony.
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Perpetrator in Custody, Victims Safe, Memphis Safe Task Force Delivers Justice
DescriptionMemphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Tyrus Braddox, 36, on charges of Aggravated Kidnapping.
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Crime Collides with Consequence, Violent Offenders Feel the Impact of the Memphis Safe Task Force
DescriptionMemphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of Lecedri Brown, 18; Christopher Bridges, 18; and a person under the age of 18 following a high‑speed pursuit. All three face charges of Evading (Vehicle) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. (The name of the individual under 18 is withheld due to privacy and legal considerations.)
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U.S. Marshals-led Operation Make DC Safe and Beautiful marks 100 days with over 6,000 arrests and 600 firearms off the streets
DescriptionWashington, DC — The U.S. Marshals Service led Operation Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful marked its 100th day of operation on November 14, 2025.
At the direction of the President of the United States, on August 11, 2025, the operation run by United States Marshals Service (USMS) Director Gadyaces S. Serralta, kicked off.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Intercepts Armed, Undocumented Suspect During Traffic Violation
DescriptionMemphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Juan Osmar Sanchez-Palacios, 31, following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of multiple criminal violations.
Sanchez-Palacios was arrested for:
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Traffic Stop Turns Takedown, Armed Suspect and Fugitive Arrested by Memphis Safe Task Force
DescriptionMemphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force has announced the arrest of Shone Pugh, 24, and Cordaries Pugh, 30, following a traffic stop that uncovered illegal firearms and outstanding warrants.
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MPD, Task Force Partners Dismantle Boyd Street Drug and Gang Hub
DescriptionMemphis, 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.