Memphians Upset as Crime Persists Despite New Crime Operation

Memphians upset as crime persists despite new crime operation

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — While Memphis leaders work to address the crime crisis in the Bluff City, some Memphis residents aren’t convinced enough is being done at the local, state, and federal level. Memphis area agencies conducted a crime-fighting operation known as Operation Rolling Thunder between April 23 and May 10. 160 arrests were made, which included 50 known gang members. However, court records show many of those arrested have been released on …

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'Precision policing' effort results in arrest of 50 gang members

Operation Rolling Thunder resulted in the arrest of 160 people and the seizure of guns, drugs and cash.

160 arrests made during ‘Operation Rolling Thunder,’ targeting gang members

Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Police Chief CJ Davis announced the results of Operation Rolling Thunder on Wednesday.