Memphis Police busted a teenage car theft ring and among those arrested was a 13-year-old with a gun.
At least eight teenagers were arrested, including three 13-year-olds.Click here to follow KWAM’s “STOP MEMPHIS CRIME” group and stay up-to-date on crime news.
The boys were charged in connection with the theft of a Hyundai on January 16. Officers later found the car and the teens after they crashed the car.
The suspects fled the scene on foot when they saw officers. Crump Station officers, K9 officers, and the Aviation Unit began to search the area for the suspects. Three suspects were arrested near Union Avenue and East Parkway, one at Avery near Harbert, and four in the 2100 block of Washington Avenue. Officers located also located a stolen weapon.
- David Stockard, 18, was charged with Attempted Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, Theft of Property to wit: firearm $1,000-$2,500, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Evading Arrest on Foot.
- A 13-year-old male was charged with Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, Attempted Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, and Evading Arrest on Foot.
- A 16-year-old male was charged with Theft of Property to wit: Auto $2,500-$10,000, Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, Attempted Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, Theft of Property to wit: firearm $1,000-$2,500, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Evading Arrest on Foot.
- A 17-year-old male was charged with Theft of Property to wit: Auto $2,500-$10,000, Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, Attempted Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, and Evading Arrest on Foot.
- A 15-year-old male was charged with Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, Attempted Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, Theft of Property to wit: firearm $1,000-$2,500, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Evading Arrest on Foot.
- A 13-year-old male was charged with Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, Attempted Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, Theft of Property to wit: firearm $1,000-$2,500, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Evading Arrest on Foot.
- A 13-year-old male was charged with Theft of Property to wit: Auto $2,500-$10,000, Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, Attempted Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, and Evading Arrest on Foot.
- A 15-year-old male was charged with Theft of Property to wit: Auto $2,500-$10,000, Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, Attempted Theft of Property to wit: Auto $10,000-$60,000, and Evading Arrest on Foot.
