Source: US Marshals Service
Memphis, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force in Memphis led a two-week, gang violence reduction initiative dubbed, Operation Memphis Streets, resulting in the arrest of 141 violent fugitives, including 14 wanted for homicide, and clearing 163 arrest warrants in Memphis.
From July 14 to July 25, 2025, the USMS assembled and deployed six arrest teams, deputizing other law enforcement officers as Special Deputy Marshals, when necessary, with a goal of targeting gang members and others with violent felony arrest warrants.
In addition to the 14 homicide fugitives, other arrests included 67 aggravated assaults, 16 sex-related crimes, and 16 robberies. Five firearms were also recovered, three of which were stolen. Of the fugitives arrested, 31 were known or suspected gang members.
“Every day the goal of the U.S. Marshals Service and Department of Justice is to make our streets safer and our communities stronger,” said U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller. “Operation Memphis Streets may have concluded, but our commitment to the Memphis community and Memphis Police Department remains steadfast as collectively, we work toward a safer Memphis.”
“Collaborative efforts such as Operation Memphis Streets are critical to building a Stronger, Safer Memphis,” said MPD Police Chief CJ Davis. “By working alongside the U.S. Marshals Service and our federal partners, we are able to remove dangerous criminals from our streets and protect the people we serve.”
Notable Arrests:
Victor Peeler – 12 Counts of Attempted Murder for shooting at MPD Officers on Independence Day.
Talia Jones – Facilitation of First-Degree Murder. Arrested in Minneapolis, MN.
Travis Boyd – First-Degree Murder warrant out of West Memphis, AR. Arrested in Memphis.
Derrion Taylor – First-Degree Murder and 2 Counts of Attempted Murder. Homicide victim aged 93.
Photos of Operation Memphis Streets
Agencies joining the USMS for Operation Memphis Streets include the FBI, DEA, ATF, Memphis and Jackson Police Departments, Shelby, Fayette, Gibson, and Tipton County Sheriff’s Offices, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee Department of Correction, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Tennessee Department of Homeland Security.