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| Memphis Safe Streets Task Force has arrested more than 10,000 people since September | |
| 2026-06-11 | |
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The Task Force is a collaboration of local, state and national agencies, including the Tennessee National Guard. The 10,017 arrests include 92 for homicide and more than 1,000 drug arrests, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. In addition, 154 missing children were located. “This is a significant milestone for the dedicated men and women working around the clock to end street and violent crime in Memphis,” said Tyreece Miller, U.S. marshal for the Western District of Tennessee, in a statement. “By removing these illicit firearms from Memphis streets and making 10,000 arrests, we have achieved unprecedented results, not just for the Task Force, but for all the residents and visitors to our beloved city." President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding on Sept. 15 that created the task force and included the deployment of the National Guard. At least three lawsuits have targeted the task force since its inception. The most recent lawsuit concerns legislation that requires Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy to file reports with the General Assembly on dismissed or settled task force cases every 10 days. The case also challenges a law that allows the state to audit charges brought by Mulroy regarding the task force. The bills were passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee. Related: Memphis: 2026-06-06 Armed Street Takeover in Memphis Raises the Danger Stakes for a Growing Problem Memphis: 2026-05-18 Actual pushback: Top Texas Democrat won't campaign with candidate who wants ‘prison for American Zionists' Memphis: 2026-05-14 The Downside to Redistricting is This Putz is Running in my District | |
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