South Memphis intersection targeted by criminal activity

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A crime-ridden South Memphis intersection has become a target for local and federal law enforcement, leading to multiple arrests and seizures of drugs and weapons, city and police leaders said Tuesday.

Code Zero: Operation All Off Boyd took place on Friday, June 7 at the intersection of Boyd Street and Tate Avenue.

Police Chief CJ Davis said it has become a hub for criminal activity, with groups of gang members, sometimes as large as 20, taking over the streets with high-powered weapons.

Davis said police have responded to 340 calls in the area over the past three years.

Two women were injured in a drive-by shooting at Tate Avenue and Boyd Street

“It’s a special community that has been kind of under siege for the last few years,” Davis said.

Friday’s operation targeted people at three locations, resulting in 11 felony arrests, gun arrests and numerous handguns and long guns stolen off the streets, Davis said.

Below is a list of people who have faced criminal charges.

• Ketorian Richards, 28 – Possession of a firearm/dangerous felon, possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture/deliver/sell. He was released on $3,500 bail.

• Tallas Riddle, 24 – Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell, Possession of a Firearm/Dangerous Felony, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. He was released on $3,500 bail.

• Jerrico Carwell, 21 – Possession of a firearm/dangerous offense, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture/deliver/sell, possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held on $150,000 bail

• Myquon Woodley, 24 – Possession of a firearm/dangerous offense, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture/deliver/sell, possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on $5,000 bail.

• Dekorian McDaniel, 27 – Possession of a firearm/dangerous offense, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture/deliver/sell, possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on $5,000 bail.

• Perry Richardson, 52 – Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell. He was released on $5,000 bail.

• Jakub Pol, 40 – Five counts of possession of a handgun, theft of a firearm valued at less than $2,500, manufacture/delivery/sale – methamphetamine, manufacture/delivery/sale – controlled substance, manufacture/delivery/sale – marijuana. He is being held on $300,000 bail.

• Mark Humphrey, 22 years old – Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell. He was released on $10,000 bail.

• Tamika Jonnson, 43 years old – Theft of property valued at $10,000-$60,000. She was released on $7,500 bail.

• Alex Brown, 25 – (I am waiting for information)

Davis said many of those arrested were members of the All Off The Blade Gang.

Officers also seized 3.7 pounds of marijuana, 429 ecstasy pills, two vehicles and $4,291 in cash.

She said this is just the beginning of MPD’s efforts to target more neighborhoods with similar crime problems.

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The operation was a joint effort between MPD, ATF, FBI, Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Shelby County Attorney General.

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