Federal Crime Crackdown Leads to 153 Arrests in Memphis Since Monday: White House

Trump ordered the deployment of National Guard troops to restore law and order in the Tennessee city.
Federal Crime Crackdown Leads to 153 Arrests in Memphis Since Monday: White House
Tennessee State troopers and Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies prepare to escort the motorcade of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller from the Shelby County Office of Preparedness in Memphis, Tenn., on Oct. 1, 2025. Austin Johnson/AFP via Getty Images
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MEMPHIS—Law enforcement agencies are working together to patrol high-crime areas, and residents are reporting significantly increased levels of police activity, with dozens of unmarked vehicles seen around town since President Donald Trump ordered federal agents to assist state and local officials in Tennessee.
Joint investigations led to 153 arrests, including at least five gang members, over the past four days, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters during a briefing on Oct. 3. Authorities also recovered five missing children and seized 48 illegal firearms.
Travis Gillmore
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Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
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