West Tennessee Drug Task Force - 28th,29th,30th

10/22/2026

10/16/2026

During the evening hours of 10/15/26, Agents out of the 29th District of Tiptonville observed a suspect wanted on a federal drug indictment operating a motor vehicle.

Agents conducted a traffic stop and took the man into custody for the warrant. Subsequent investigation resulted in the seizure of approximately 3.5 grams of fentanyl.

One male was arrested for possession of schedule II with intent to sell and the outstanding federal warrant.

The office of the District Attorney General, 29th Judicial District of Danny Goodman, Jr. is prosecuting this case.

10/16/2026

***PRESS RELEASE***

On 10/15/26, Agents with the 29th district out of Dyersburg served a drug search warrant in the 800 block of Central Street.

During the search, Agents seized nearly an ounce of co***ne and crack co***ne along with multiple ex**sy pills, electronic scales and a small amount of ma*****na.

One previously convicted male was arrested and is being charged with possession of schedule II with intent to sell x 2 counts and possession of drug paraphernalia.

This case is being prosecuted by the office of the District Attorney General, 29th Judicial District of Danny Goodman, Jr. and agents were assisted by the Dyer County Sheriff's Office.
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Johnie Carter
Director
901-222-1480

10/16/2026

WEST TN DTF SEIZES 20 KILOS OF METHAMPHETAMINE

SHELBY COUNTY, TENN. – A routine stop in Memphis Tuesday afternoon led to the seizure of 44 pounds of methamphetamine.

During the afternoon hours of 10/13/26, Agents with the West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force (DTF) conducted a routine stop that led to a search of a suitcase packed not with clothes, but with drugs.

Further investigation revealed the drugs were being transported from Houston, Texas to Memphis. Agents arrested a 25 year old Texas man and charged him in Shelby County with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to deliver.

The value of the Methamphetamine is approximately $250k wholesale and street value is at approximately $500k.

“Meth is dangerous in any amount, but levels like this show a serious organized distribution network. I’m glad the DTF agents disrupted it.” - D.A. Steve Mulroy

“Kudos to the all of the agents who worked this case and as always, the DTF continues to remain laser focused on making west Tennessee a safer place as we continue to target those that victimize our citizens through violence and/or dangerous drugs.” said DTF Director Johnie Carter.

The West Tennessee Drug Task Force operates by agreement between the District Attorney’s General for the 28th, 29th and 30th Judicial Districts. All state charges will be prosecuted by the Office of the District Attorney General for the 30th Judicial District, Steve Mulroy.

The West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force is a law enforcement agency that operates by agreement between the 28th, 29th and 30th District Attorneys General of Frederick Agee, Danny Goodman and Steve Mulroy. The V.C.I.F. Unit operates out of the 30th District and is made up of full time employees of the Drug Task Force. These Task Force Agents, are assigned to work fulltime in the nine most dangerous zip codes in Memphis under the Governor’s Violent Crime Initiative Fund grant (V.C.I.F.).
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10/15/2026

***PRESS RELEASE***

During the afternoon hours of 10/14/26, Agents with the West Tn. Drug Task Force out of Brownsville were conducting an operation on Hwy 70 near I-40 (exit 66).

During the operation, Agents observed a person of interest in an ongoing drug investigation traveling down Hwy 70 toward Brownsville.

A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and a probable cause search was conducted. During the search, Agents discovered and seized 5 separate baggies of methamphetamine weighing a total of one ounce, digital scales and paraphernalia for sales and use.

One female was arrested and is being charged with possession of a schedule II drug with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of the light law.

Agents were assisted in this case by Deputies of the Haywood County Sheriff's Office.

The Office of the District Attorney General, 28th Judicial District of Frederick Agee is prosecuting this case.
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Johnie Carter
Director
901-222-1480

10/14/2026

***PRESS RELEASE***

WEST TN. DRUG TASK FORCE SEIZES HE**IN FROM BROWNSVILLE HOME

During the afternoon hours of 10/13/26 Agents with the 28th Judicial District out of Brownsville served a drug search warrant in the 1100 block of South Washington of St.

During the search, Agents seized approximately 3.0 grams of he**in, 2 ounces of ma*****na, digital scales and co***ne residue.

No one was at home at the time of service and warrants are being sought for the suspects.

“Heroin is a schedule I drug in Tennessee and rare for us to find anymore as it is often replaced by fentanyl.” - Director Johnie Carter

Agents were assisted by Haywood County Sheriff's Office SWAT and the Brownsville Police Department.

The Office of the District Attorney General, 28th Judicial District of Frederick Agee is prosecuting this case.
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Johnie Carter
Director
901-222-1480

10/12/2026

WEST TN DTF INTERUPTS FENTANYL DELIVERY TO ATLANTA FROM EAST L.A.

SHELBY COUNTY, TENN. – A routine stop Thursday morning led to the seizure of 2.2 pounds (1 Kilogram) of fentanyl.

During the morning hours of 10/08/26, Agents with the West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force (DTF) conducted a routine stop that led to the search of a backpack found to contain the drugs.

Further investigation revealed the drugs were being transported from East Los Angeles, California to Atlanta, Ga. Agents arrested a 39 year old L.A. native and charged him in Shelby County with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to deliver.

The value of the Fentanyl is approximately $23k wholesale and the street value is at approximately $100k.

“"Fentanyl is the leading cause of overdose deaths. It often appears in other drugs unlabeled, so people don't even realize what they're taking. Hats off to the DTF for preventing distribution of this poison.” - Shelby County D.A. Steve Mulroy

“The DTF remains laser focused on making west Tennessee a safer place and we will continue to target those that victimize our citizens through violence, drugs or both.” - DTF Director Johnie Carter.

The West Tennessee Drug Task Force operates by agreement between the District Attorney’s General for the 28th, 29th and 30th Judicial Districts. All state charges will be prosecuted by the Office of the District Attorney General for the 30th Judicial District, Steve Mulroy.

The West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force is a law enforcement agency that operates by agreement between the 28th, 29th and 30th District Attorneys General of Frederick Agee, Danny Goodman and Steve Mulroy. The V.C.I.F. Unit operates out of the 30th District and is made up of full time employees of the Drug Task Force. These Task Force Agents, are assigned to work fulltime in the nine most dangerous zip codes in Memphis under the Governor’s Violent Crime Initiative Fund grant (V.C.I.F.).
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Johnie Carter
Director

10/09/2026

On Tuesday 10/6/26, Agents out of the 29th District served a search warrant at Smoke Plus located at 603 W. Main St. in Newbern.

The search warrant was obtained pursuant to an undercover investigation where lab created Kratom was sold to an undercover Agent out of the back room.

Agents seized multiple packs of the drug and have submitted them to the lab for testing.

Agents were assisted by the Newbern Police Department - TN and members of the Tn. Alcoholic Beverage Commission

This case is being prosecuted by the office of the District Attorney General, 29th Judicial District of Danny Goodman, Jr.
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Johnie Carter
Director

10/06/2026

UPDATE: Last Thursday 10/1/26, Agents from all 3 judicial districts conducted two search warrants on warehouses belonging to Novelty King, a wholesale distributor, located in Memphis and Collierville.

A press conference was held from the scene of the Memphis location.

This is a brief update to bring our friends and followers up to speed. We have seized TWENTY FIVE PALLETS of illegal synthetic Kratom, Psilocybin and Ma*****na products as well as more than $1,000,000.00 in U.S. Currency. Most, if not all of these products were chemically created and/or manipulated as well as accompanied by fake lab tests.

The investigation is continuing as of this post and an update will be provided when it becomes available.

The Shelby County District Attorney's Office of Steve Mulroy is prosecuting this case.

Agents were assisted by numerous local and federal agencies in this investigation. Those will be provided in the near future.

09/26/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUSPECT FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER SEARCH WARRANT

TIPTONVILLE, TN - September 25, 2026 - Special Agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, assisted by deputies with the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant in the 900 block of Vaughn Dr. in Tiptonville, TN.

Upon entry into the residence, the suspect fled the scene. Agents located approximately one pound of ma*****na at the residence along with an AR15 magazine loaded with am******on and a large amount of US currency. All currency, suspected narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and the suspect’s black Chevrolet Camaro were seized.

Later, the suspect turned himself into authorities where he was charged with possession with intent, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of am******on by a convicted felon, and resisting arrest.

“The West Tennessee Drug Task Force is such a great asset for our community and a pleasure to work with,” Sheriff Montgomery stated. “We will always be ready, willing, and able to assist them as they do with us.”

All charges are accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The case will be prosecuted by District Attorney General Danny Goodman.

The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office is committed to the safety and protection of the citizens it serves.

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