US Marshals: ‘Operation Memphis Streets’ aims to reduce gang violence

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE:

August 14, 2025

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

Operation Memphis Streets Aims to Reduce Gang Violence

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

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.

Additional information about the U.S. Marshals Service can be found at https://www.usmarshals.gov. America’s First Federal Law Enforcement Agency.

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