The weekend for the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) was packed with action as they executed a sweeping series of operations that led to 55 arrests, seizure of 16 firearms, and the recovery of a missing child, as detailed in a release on the U.S. Marshals Service website. High-profile captures included Christopher Moore, taken into custody for a series of charges, including aggravated kidnapping and domestic violence after an alleged kidnapping incident, and gang members Anthony Mason and Xavier Brown, nabbed on unlawful possession of a firearm while intoxicated, among other engagements.
During the targeted operations, officers also halted what could be narratives for a crime drama involving late-night drug busts and a casino arrest; Deandre Triplett and Marquis Triggs were arrested for drug-related offenses, with Triplett adding possession of a stolen firearm and evading to his charges, meanwhile Frank Jackson faced aggravated assault charges after his capture at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. Notably, the MSTF gained entry and executed a search warrant at a residence on Grove Dale Street, recovering a significant arsenal of nine firearms, enforcing their unyielding mandate against illegal weaponry and substances in the community.
As part of a multifaceted initiative, the MSTF combines federal, state, and local law enforcement efforts, supplemented by the Tennessee National Guard, with the aim of directly responding to violent crime in the city since its inauguration just three months prior, in September 2025. Statistics from the task force show a tally of 4,357 arrests and 683 illegal firearms confiscated, providing tangible results of their vigilant operations.
The recent crackdown exemplifies MSTF's staunch commitment to public safety as communicated by U.S. Marshals Service Chief Inspector Chad Hunt, who stated, "But Memphians should know we have officers from 31 different agencies working weekends and who are relentless in their commitment to arresting law breakers and getting illegal firearms and dangerous drugs off the streets." With an ongoing mission to identify and apprehend those who pose a threat, the task force continues to urge the community to be a part of their efforts by offering information about wanted fugitives through the USMS Tips app.
