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Memphis Safe Task Force and Memphis Police Department, Relentless in the Fight Against Violent Offenders
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Yahir Alejandro Mejia, 23, for Second Degree Murder.
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There’s No Escaping Justice, Memphis Safe Task Force Ends Fugitives’ Run from Accountability
Memphis, TN — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of three individuals on outstanding state warrants:
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Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests Honduran National for Child Rape and Aggravated Sexual Battery
Memphis, 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 Agg
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Justice for K9 Dagger, Memphis Safe Task Force Collars Fugitive Who Tried to Escape
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Ronald Pilkington, 43, on multiple outstanding warrants.
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Justice Breaches the Door, Memphis Safe Task Force K-9 Sniffs Out Wanted Sex Offender
Memphis, 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 Ag
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Perpetrator in Custody, Victims Safe, Memphis Safe Task Force Delivers Justice
Memphis, 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
Memphis, 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.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Intercepts Armed, Undocumented Suspect During Traffic Violation
Memphis, 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 violation
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Traffic Stop Turns Takedown, Armed Suspect and Fugitive Arrested by Memphis Safe Task Force
Memphis, 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 outstandi
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Over 400 Guns Off the Streets: Memphis Safe Task Force Continues to Disarm Violent Offenders
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force has announced the arrest of Tony Watson, 40, on outstanding warrants for Burglary and Theft.
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Compliance is Not Optional, Memphis Safe Task Force Targets Sex Offender Registry Violators
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of Dwight Lane, 56, and Saderick Roberts, 53, on outstanding warrants for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
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Memphis Task Force Helps Recover a 15-Year-Old Child From Hawaii
Memphis, TN – A 15-year-old missing child was safely recovered after a tip led to the child being safely found in Hawaii.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Clears Over 1000 Warrants Since Inception of Operation
Memphis, TN - As of November 9, the Memphis Safe Task Force has cleared over 1,000 warrants originating in Memphis.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Locates 101 Missing Children in Past 40 Days
Memphis, TN - As of November 8, the Memphis Safe Task Force has located and safety returned 101 missing children.
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Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests Man Wanted for Reckless Homicide
Memphis, TN - The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the successful arrest of Demarius Chalmers, 19, in Memphis, Tennessee.
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U.S. Marshals Capture First-Degree Murder Suspect
Memphis, TN - On September 4, 2025, Jeffery White, 39, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for First-Degree Murder.
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U.S. Marshals Arrest 2023 Murder Suspect
Memphis, TN – On August 28, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Brayan Timoteo Gomez on a Second-Degree Murder warrant.
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U.S. Marshals Capture Shelby County First-Degree Murder Suspect in Atlanta
Shelby County, TN – Trenton Dillon Harris, 18, was arrested on the morning of August 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia following an investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS).
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Operation Memphis Streets Aims to Reduce Gang Violence
Memphis, TN – The U.S.
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U.S. Marshals Arrest Mississippi Murder Suspect in Memphis
Memphis, TN – Mississippi homicide fugitive, Malcolm Kohn, was arrested today by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in Memphis. He was wanted out of Leflore County for Murder.