Memphis Police Department has reported the arrest of two individuals, Eddie Scott and Lakeva Anderson, on Monday, linked to gang activity and the recovery of illegal firearms. According to a social media post by the department, officers from the Austin Peay Station Task Force, paired with the Memphis Safe Task Force, made the arrests at around 5:18 p.m.
During the arrest, law enforcement officials seized two Glock handguns, one equipped with a illegal switch device capable of converting the firearm into an automatic weapon. Other substances found at the scene included marijuana, oxycodone, and ecstasy. The post further identifies Scott as a documented gang member. The Memphis Police Department has pledged to continue its efforts to clamp down on violent crime and disrupt gang operations in the city.
The department has encouraged the local community to contribute by reporting any information regarding illegal firearms or incidents of violent crime. The public can confidentially provide tips to CrimeStoppers, offering them a direct line to assist in these ongoing investigations. For further details or to report information about violent crimes, the public is prompted to reach out to CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
