12 Arrested, $110,000 in Stolen Merchandise Recovered in MPD Fugitive Unit Investigation

What began as an effort to arrest one wanted individual led Memphis Police Department’s Fugitive Unit to uncover a larger investigation, resulting in 12 arrests and the recovery of approximately $110,000 in stolen merchandise.

On September 15, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., officers with the Memphis Police Department’s Fugitive Unit went to the Economy Inn, located at 3896 Lamar Avenue, after receiving information that 33-year-old Javunte Johnson, who was wanted for Aggravated Robbery, was at the location. Officers located and took Johnson into custody in the rear of the business.

While at the location, officers observed approximately 12 individuals unloading boxes of merchandise from a semi-trailer. Officers made contact with the individuals and initiated an investigation.

During the investigation, officers determined that the merchandise being unloaded had been stolen. Detectives also recovered three firearms, approximately $110,000 worth of stolen merchandise, and deadly drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine.

Twelve individuals were subsequently taken into custody:

Javunte Johnson, 33, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Robbery, Theft of Property $60,000-$250,000, and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun.

Robert Wilson, 56, was arrested and charged with Theft of Property $60,000-$250,000 and Evading Arrest to wit: Auto.

Quantrivious Shavers, 25, was arrested and charged with Theft of Property $60,000-$250,000, Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun, and Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit: Fentanyl.

Samuel Jackson, 38, was arrested and charged with Theft of Property $60,000-$250,000 and Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit: Cocaine.

John Shipp, 47, was arrested and charged with Theft of Property $60,000-$250,000.

Rico Jackson, 36, was arrested and charged with Theft of Property $60,000-$250,000.

Devean Hoyle, 45, was arrested and charged with Theft of Property $60,000-$250,000.

Trashawn Featherson, 35, was arrested and charged with Theft of Property $60,000-$250,000.

Robert Dishmon, 40, was arrested and charged with Theft of Property $60,000-$250,000.

Marcellous McKinney, 38, was arrested and charged with Theft of Property $60,000-$250,000 and Evading Arrest to wit: Auto.

Jessie Moore, 37, was arrested and charged with Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun and Evading Arrest to wit: Foot Pursuit.

Alexis Pike, 21, was arrested and charged with Evading Arrest to wit: Foot Pursuit and Theft of Property Less Than $1000 (X2).

A rectangular poster with a blue and yellow color scheme. At the top, there is a blue banner with the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. To the left of this banner is a circular seal labeled “City of Memphis Police Department.” Below the banner, on the left side of the poster, there is a large blue shield-shaped graphic with white text that reads “CRIME STOPPERS 901-528-CASH.” Beneath it is the website “www.crimestopmem.org.” Further text below reads: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901-528-2274” and “You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” To the right of the shield graphic, there is a square photo of one individual taken against a height chart background. The photo is presented without identifying or describing this individual beyond what appears in the written text on the poster. To the right of the photo, black text reads: “Javunte Johnson Aggravated Robbery Javunte Johnson, 33, was charged with: • Aggravated Robbery • Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 • Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun” In the bottom right corner, there is another small circular Memphis Police Department seal. A rectangular poster with a yellow and blue background design. At the top, a wide blue banner displays the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. On the left side of this banner is a circular seal labeled “City of Memphis Police Department.” Below, on the left side of the poster, there is a large blue shield-shaped graphic with white text that reads: “CRIME STOPPERS 901-528-CASH” Under the shield is the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” followed by additional text: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901-528-2274 You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” To the right of the shield is a rectangular photo showing one individual posed against a height chart background. To the right of the photo, black text reads: “Robert Wilson Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 Robert Wilson, 56, was charged with: • Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 • Evading Arrest to wit: Auto” In the bottom right corner of the poster, there is another small circular Memphis Police Department seal. A rectangular poster with a yellow and blue design. At the top, a wide blue banner displays the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. To the left of this banner is a circular seal labeled “City of Memphis Police Department.” Below, on the left side, there is a large blue shield-shaped graphic with white text that reads: “CRIME STOPPERS 901-528-CASH.” Under the shield is the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” followed by additional text: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901-528-2274 You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” To the right of the shield graphic, there is a rectangular photo showing one individual standing in front of a height chart background. To the right of the photo, black text reads: “Quantrivious Shavers Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 Quantrivious Shavers, 25, was charged with: • Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 • Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun • Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit: Fentanyl” At the bottom right corner of the poster is another small circular Memphis Police Department seal. A rectangular poster with a blue and yellow color scheme. At the top, a wide blue banner displays the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. To the left of the banner is a circular seal labeled “City of Memphis Police Department.” Below, on the left side, there is a large blue shield-shaped graphic with white text that reads: “CRIME STOPPERS 901-528-CASH.” Under the shield is the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” followed by additional text: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901-528-2274 You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” To the right of the shield graphic, there is a rectangular photo showing one individual posed against a height chart background. To the right of the photo, black text reads: “Samuel Jackson Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 Samuel Jackson, 38, was charged with: • Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 • Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit: Cocaine” A small Memphis Police Department seal appears in the bottom right corner of the poster. A rectangular poster with a blue and yellow background design. At the top, a wide blue banner displays the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. To the left of the banner is a circular seal labeled “City of Memphis Police Department.” Below, on the left side, there is a large blue shield-shaped graphic with white text that reads: “CRIME STOPPERS 901-528-CASH.” Under the shield is the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” followed by additional text that reads: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901-528-2274 You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” To the right of the shield graphic, there is a rectangular photo showing one individual standing in front of a height chart background. To the right of the photo, black text reads: “John Shipp Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 John Shipp, 47, was charged with: • Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000” In the bottom right corner of the poster, there is a small circular Memphis Police Department seal. A rectangular poster with a blue and yellow background design. At the top, a wide blue banner displays the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. To the left of the banner is a circular seal labeled “City of Memphis Police Department.” Below this, on the left side of the poster, there is a large blue shield-shaped graphic with white text that reads: “CRIME STOPPERS 901-528-CASH.” Under the shield is the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” followed by additional text: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901-528-2274 You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” To the right of the shield graphic, there is a rectangular photo showing one individual standing in front of a height chart background. To the right of the photo, black text reads: “Rico Jackson Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 Rico Jackson, 36, was charged with: • Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000” A small circular Memphis Police Department seal appears at the bottom right corner of the poster. A rectangular poster with a blue and yellow background. At the top, a wide blue banner displays the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. To the left of the banner is a circular seal labeled “City of Memphis Police Department.” Below this, on the left side of the poster, there is a large blue shield-shaped graphic with white text that reads: “CRIME STOPPERS 901-528-CASH.” Underneath is the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” followed by additional text: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901-528-2274 You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” To the right of the shield graphic, there is a rectangular photo showing one individual positioned in front of a height chart background. To the right of the photo, black text reads: “Devean Hoyle Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 Devean Hoyle, 45, was charged with: • Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000” A small Memphis Police Department seal appears in the bottom right corner of the poster. A rectangular poster with a blue and yellow background. At the top, a wide blue banner contains the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. To the left of the banner is a circular seal labeled “City of Memphis Police Department.” Below this, on the left side, there is a large blue shield-shaped graphic with white text that reads: “CRIME STOPPERS 901‑528‑CASH.” Under the shield is the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” followed by additional text: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901‑528‑2274 You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” To the right of the shield graphic, there is a rectangular photo showing one individual positioned in front of a height chart background. To the right of the photo, black text reads: “Trashawn Featherson Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 Trashawn Featherson, 35, was charged with: • Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000” In the bottom right corner of the poster, there is a small circular Memphis Police Department seal. A rectangular poster with a blue and yellow design. At the top, a wide blue banner displays the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. To the left of the banner is a circular seal labeled “City of Memphis Police Department.” Below this, on the left side of the poster, there is a large blue shield-shaped graphic with white text that reads: “CRIME STOPPERS 901‑528‑CASH.” Below the shield is the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” followed by additional text: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901‑528‑2274 You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” To the right of the shield graphic, there is a rectangular photo showing one individual standing in front of a height chart background. To the right of the photo, black text reads: “Robert Dishmon Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 Robert Dishmon, 40, was charged with: • Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000” A small circular Memphis Police Department seal is placed in the bottom right corner of the poster. A rectangular poster with a blue and yellow layout. At the top, a wide blue banner displays the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. To the left of the banner is a circular seal labeled “City of Memphis Police Department.” Below this, on the left side, a large blue shield-shaped graphic contains white text that reads: “CRIME STOPPERS 901‑528‑CASH.” Beneath the shield is the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” followed by additional text: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901‑528‑2274 You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” To the right of the shield graphic, there is a rectangular photo showing one individual positioned in front of a height chart background. To the right of the photo, black text reads: “Marcellous McKinney Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 Marcellous McKinney, 38, was charged with: • Theft of Property $60,000–$250,000 • Evading Arrest to wit: Auto” In the bottom right corner of the poster, there is a small circular Memphis Police Department seal. A rectangular poster with a blue and yellow background design. At the top, a wide blue banner displays the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. On the left side of this banner is a circular seal labeled “City of Memphis Police Department.” Below the banner, on the left side of the poster, there is a large blue shield-shaped graphic with white text that reads: “CRIME STOPPERS 901‑528‑CASH.” Beneath the shield is the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” followed by additional white text: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901‑528‑2274 You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” To the right of the shield graphic, there is a rectangular photo showing one individual standing in front of a height chart background. To the right of the photo, black text reads: “Jessie Moore Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun Jessie Moore, 37, was charged with: • Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun • Evading Arrest to wit: Foot Pursuit” In the bottom right corner of the poster, there is a small circular Memphis Police Department seal. A rectangular poster with a yellow and blue layout. At the top, a wide blue banner displays the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. To the left of the banner is a circular seal labeled “City of Memphis Police Department.” On the left side of the poster, beneath the banner, there is a large blue shield-shaped graphic with white text that reads: “CRIME STOPPERS 901‑528‑CASH.” Below the shield is the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” followed by additional text: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901‑528‑2274 You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” To the right of the shield graphic, there is a rectangular photo showing one individual positioned in front of a height chart background. To the right of the photo, black text reads: “Alexis Pike Evading Arrest to wit: Foot Alexis Pike, 21, was charged with: • Evading Arrest to wit: Foot Pursuit • Theft of Property Less Than $1000 (X2)” In the bottom right corner of the poster, there is a small circular Memphis Police Department seal.
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