MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are cracking down on fake temporary tags as they increase their crime-fighting efforts.
WREG was the first to do a ride-along to see firsthand how this operation would get criminals off the street.
“I see them going to calls, while on calls, people drive away,” Lt. Brian Scott said. “I see them all the time and that’s what’s hindering us.”
Scott said the department is cracking down on people driving with illegal temporary tags, saying it can lead to more crime.
Not even 10 minutes into the ride, Scott had already spotted someone driving with fake temp tags.
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“We know he is in the general area and we’re setting up a perimeter so he can not get out,” Scott said.
WREG was there as officers moved in on the suspect and when police popped the car’s trunk, they found a stolen handgun and multiple fake paper tags.
The suspect was arrested and is now facing multiple felony charges.
Lt. Scott showed WREG how the police knew the tags were fake.