Task force nabs gang member, three with machine guns
by: Melissa Moon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Safe Task Force says a gang member and three men with machine guns were arrested at a home in Southwest Memphis on Monday afternoon.
According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Demario Noel, 32, Martavious Matthews, 26, Brandon Green, 33, and Ladarius Brown, 34, were taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at a residence near Washburn Avenue.
The U.S. Marshals Service said Noel, a self-admitted member of the Bloods street gang, faces charges including Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (machine gun), Theft of Property, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Matthews was charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Theft, Evading Arrest, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Green and Brown both face charges of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (machine gun), Theft of Property, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
“This operation reflects the task force’s continued commitment to identifying and apprehending violent offenders, removing illegal firearms and disrupting the flow of narcotics within the community,” said Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Ryan Guay.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the task force said more than 1,200 arrests had been made.
The task force started operations Sept. 29. Since then, stats show homicides down 50%, along with car theft and sexual assault down around 60%.
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