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At least 48 gangs active in Memphis, Interim Police Chief says
A representative of the police department said that the newly-formed Multi-Agency Gang Unit arrested 613 people within the past two months, including over 400 suspects who were wanted for violent felonies.
Memphis Police Chief Addresses Concerns Over Venezuelan Gangs, No Substantial Activity Detected in City
MPD Chief CJ Davis refutes TBI's concern over Venezuelan gangs in Memphis, citing limited evidence of their presence.
Memphis police ‘haven’t seen anything’ regarding Venezuelan gang presence in city, interim chief says
TBI said the gang has a presence in every major city in the state, but interim MPD Police Chief CJ Davis says they have not created much of an impact here in Memphis.
MPD: No cause for concern over Venezuelan gang activity in Memphis
Venezuelan gangs have made news in Tennessee after the head of the TBI recently said members had been found in every city in the state. But so far, Memphis Police Interim Chief C.J. Davis told City Council on Tuesday,
MPD confirms two incidents in Memphis linked to Venezuelan gang activities
A spokesperson with MPD shared that two incidents involving "Tren de Aragua" have been reported in Memphis. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department (MPD) has confirmed two reports of Venezuelan gang activity in the area.
Member of Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, arrested in Chattanooga
A member of the violent Venezuelan gang now operating in Tennessee is charged in connection with a human trafficking operation in Chattanooga.
Venezuelan gang members arrested in southern state same week officials warned of Tren de Aragua resurgence
Tennessee authorities arrested two members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in different cities last week, when officials issued a warning about TDA.
Venezuelan gang member awaits removal proceedings after arrest, ICE spokesperson says
When asked if it had encountered Tren de Aragua, an MPD spokesperson told FOX13 in a statement the agency had two encounters involving Venezuelan gangs. First, in 2023, gang-related graffiti was found in Northwest Memphis.
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Tren de Aragua expert shares details on Venezuelan gang after recent arrests
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The Early Word: Tigers head for Maui title, and MPD goes gang busters
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TBI: 4 people, including member of 'Tren de Aragua' gang, arrested during sex trafficking investigation in Hamilton Co.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said the accused gang member is facing drug charges as well as a charge of patronizing ...
Venezuelan migrant gang Tren de Aragua now operating in 16 states: report
The Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) is now operating in 16 states, according to a new Homeland Security memo cited by ...
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The alleged thief was with two others at the restaurant before the tree was taken. Memphis PD discusses gang activity, a bald eagle was shot, and Tennessee schools are in dire need of improvements.