Four Arrested on Separate Murders Charges in One Day

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) arrested four violent criminals on Wednesday wanted for separate charges of murder. For the day, 44 total arrests were made, bringing total arrests for the MSTF to 13,795.

Anthony Green, 25, was convicted of First-Degree Murder on September 24, 2025. He was erroneously released from Shelby County Jail the same day. 

On October 21, 2026, MSTF received information that Green was hiding at a relative’s apartment. MSTF deployed to the address, knocked and announced their presence, and had no answer at the door. MSTF then observed someone trying to jump out of the rear bedroom window. MSTF members breached the front door, and Green came out from the back room and surrendered. Green was taken into custody and transported to the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center without further incident.

Walter Caffey, 19, was arrested on a charge of First-Degree Murder for a murder committed on April 16, 2024.

On that day MPD Officers responded to a call at a gas station located at 1100 block of Jackson Ave, in Memphis. Officers found the victim, later identified as Donald Jennings, had died from a gunshot wound.  Caffey is alleged to be one of three individuals that got into a verbal altercation with Jennings at the gas station.

On October 9, 2026, an arrest warrant was issued for Caffey for First Degree Murder.  

On Wednesday, MSTF members uncovered information that Caffey was residing in the 5200 block of Airview Rd. in Memphis.  Caffey was located and arrested without incident.

Dequarius Nash, 30, was arrested on charges of First-Degree Murder, five counts of Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony.

On March 28, 2026, Memphis Police Department (MPD) responded to a shooting at In & Out Express store, located at 1300 block of S. Bellevue St. in Memphis.  Officers found the victim, Kendarish Conrad, with multiple gunshot wounds at the scene. Conrad was transported to the hospital where he died from his injuries.  

An investigation into this homicide identified three suspects, including Dequarius Nash.

On October 21, 2026, MSTF members went to the 3900 block of W. Oak Branch Circ., in Memphis to locate Nash. He was located, taken into custody and transported to MPD Homicide Unit.  

Marcus Powell, 42, was arrested on charges of Attempted Criminal Homicide, Attempted Rape, and Aggravated Kidnapping with Bodily Injuries. 

On Monday, October 19, 2026, Metro Nashville Police (MNP) responded to a domestic altercation. During the investigation, the victim disclosed that her boyfriend, identified as Marcus Powell, assaulted her with his fists. During the assault, Powell threatened to kill the victim numerous times. 

Powell placed his hands on the victim’s neck and strangled her until she lost consciousness. When the victim regained consciousness, Powell placed a knife to the victim’s neck and threatened to kill her. 

The victim attempted to escape but Powell forcibly prevented the escape. He forced the victim to a bedroom where he raped her. The victim escaped once he was asleep. 

On October 21, 2026, information was developed that Powell may be in the Memphis area. The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in Nashville requested assistance from USMS in Memphis. 

Members of the MSTF located and apprehended Powell at the 3000 block of Champions Drive in Memphis. 

Since the launch of the Memphis Safe Task Force initiative, officers have made 13,795 arrests, including 147 for homicide, 1,490 for controlled substances, 1,362 for firearms violations, and 126 for sex offenses. Of those arrested, 445 were juveniles and 1,553 were known gang members. The task force has seized 2,317 illegal firearms. These enforcement actions reflect a sustained commitment to reducing violent crime and removing dangerous weapons from Memphis neighborhoods. 

The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF), a multi-agency initiative, was organized in September 2025 to combat violent crime in Memphis. It is composed of federal, state, and local law enforcement, as well as the Tennessee National Guard, and focuses on arresting violent criminals, clearing warrants, seizing firearms, and locating missing children. Since the operation began, the MSTF has located 198 missing children.

This operation reflects the MSTF’s commitment to coordinated enforcement efforts and its mission to identify, apprehend, and hold accountable those who pose a threat to public safety.

Anyone with information about wanted fugitives is encouraged to submit a tip by emailing usmstips@usdoj.gov.