At least seven children were among 14 people arrested after police broke up an auto-theft ring. The youngest suspect is just 10-years-old.
“The police should also arrest the parents of every child who was a part of this crime ring,” said KWAM radio host Todd Starnes. “It’s time to start holding moms and dads accountable. There’s no excuse for a 10-year-old to be on the streets.”The arrests were made by members of the Memphis Police Department Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF), Bartlett Police. Department’s Crime Suppression Unit, Memphis Police TACT Unit, Austin Peay Station Task Force, and Appling Farms Station Task Force.
The joint operation resulted in 14 felony arrests, four stolen cars recovered, and five handguns recovered. conducted a one-day joint operation to suppress crime. This operation resulted in 14 felony arrests, four stolen vehicles recovered, and five handguns recovered.
Defendant: Dcobi Lane 24-year-oldCharges:
• Theft of Property $1,000-$2,500 to wit Handgun
• Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun
• Driving while License Sus/Can/Rev
• Violation of Vehicle Registration
Defendant: Anton Dickerson 36-year-old
Charges:
• Possession of Controlled Substance to wit Marijuana
• Warrant – Aggravated Assault
Defendant: Jordan Conard 18-year-old
Charges:
• Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000 to wit Auto Theft
• Altering of Serial Numbers
• Fabricating/Tampering w/ Evidence to wit Firearm
• Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (2 Counts)
• Evading Arrest (Foot Pursuit)
Defendant: Marcus Jones 18-year-old
Charges:
• Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000 to wit Auto Theft
• Evading Arrest (Foot Pursuit)
• Reckless Driving
Defendant: Robert Gray 20-year-old
Charges:
• Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000 to wit Auto Theft
Defendant: Male juvenile 14-year-old
Charges:
• Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000 to wit Auto Theft
Defendant: Brandon Colliers 24-year-old
Charges:
• Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000 to wit Auto Theft
Defendant: Davidyon Smith (19) years old
Charges:
• Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000 to wit Auto Theft
Defendant: Male juvenile 10-year-old
Charges:
• Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000 to wit Auto Theft
Defendant: Male juvenile 13-year-old
Charges:
• Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000 to wit Auto Theft
Defendant: Male juvenile 16-year-old
Charges:
• Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000 to wit Auto Theft
Defendant: Male juvenile 15-year-old
Charges:
• Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000 to wit Auto Theft
Defendant: Male juvenile 14-year-old
Charges:
• Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000 to wit Auto Theft
Defendant: Male juvenile 15-year-old
Charges:
• Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000 to wit Auto Theft
