The Memphis Safe Task Force arrested Tony Watson, seizing guns and narcotics, as part of an initiative that has removed over 400 illegal firearms citywide.
Memphis, TN. — The Memphis Safe Task Force has arrested Tony Watson, 40, on outstanding burglary and theft warrants, adding new charges after officers discovered firearms and narcotics during his apprehension.
Task Force investigators, working alongside the Memphis Police Department, located Watson on Henrietta Road while searching for a wanted fugitive. Officers detained him after observing multiple firearms and illegal drugs in plain sight inside a residence. A further check confirmed that one of the firearms had been reported stolen.
Watson now faces additional charges, including Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Stolen Property. All seized firearms and narcotics have been entered as evidence…