MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police announced they arrested over 120 people, including 77 felons, through Operation Code Zero on Tuesday.
This comes after the FBI Director Kash Patel called Memphis the ‘homicide capital of America’ and MPD announced a new crime operation, Operation Rolling Thunder, designed to target gang activity last week.
According to MPD, ‘Operation Code Zero’ is designed to take on criminals one neighborhood at a time, and it includes multiple sub-operations.
The Memphis Police Department said they have also seized illegal firearms, drugs, including fentanyl, towed four cars involved in reckless driving and drag racing, and recovered a stolen vehicle.
“2023 was our highest crime year. It was not 2024 and it’s not 2025 and we’re working to ensure that by the end of my first term, that our officers are the highest paid in the region, helping us recruit and retain talent and that we’re continuing to push crime numbers down,” said Mayor Paul Young.
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has been criticized for letting defendants out on low bond or no bond; however, the latest report from the state comptroller’s office shows Shelby County’s average bond amounts have increased since 2022.
“We’re taking action to make our streets safer and our communities stronger,” said MPD in a Facebook post.