Task force seizes guns, drugs after traffic stop
by: Vivian Nguyen
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Safe Task Force arrested a man and seized guns and drugs after a traffic stop on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Marshals.
Gabriel Moore, 23, was charged with possession of a schedule drug with intent to distribute/sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm while in the commission of a dangerous felony.
On Oct. 22, task force members said they saw a car with multiple motor vehicle violations that was driving recklessly and at a high rate of speed on Range Line Road.
Agents said the car was stopped, and Moore identified himself. Task force members seized drugs, two handguns, an AR-15, and several magazines.
Arrests as of Tuesday, via the Memphis Safe Task Force
- Total Arrests: 1,267
- Firearms Seized: 239
- Homicide Charges: 9
- Narcotics-Related Arrests: 142
- Firearms Charges: 127
- Warrants Served: 501
- Probation/Parole Violations: 2
- Sex Offense Charges: 51
- Other Crimes (not listed above): 192
- Juvenile Arrests: 29
- Known Gang Members Arrested: 104
- Missing Children Located: 67
- Search Warrants Executed: 21
WREG cannot independently confirm numbers reported by the task force.
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