Airways Station Crime Driver Arrested by MPD Fugitive Unit

On May 19, 2026, the Memphis Police Department Fugitive Unit located and arrested 28-year-old Maurice Abston in the 2400 block of West Hillview Drive. Abston was taken into custody on active warrants related to an aggravated assault that occurred in Shelby County, a failure to appear warrant out of Collierville, and charges of theft of property $2,500-$10,000 and evading arrest on foot.

Abston has been identified as a prolific offender and crime driver within the Airways Station area and is believed to be responsible for numerous theft-related offenses in the community. He also has several open court cases involving auto theft, boxcar burglary, and criminal impersonation.

The Memphis Police Department remains committed to identifying and apprehending repeat offenders whose criminal activity impacts the safety of Memphis neighborhoods.

A rectangular poster with a yellow background and purple accents displays the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters at the top. On the left side, there is a blue and white “Crime Stoppers” badge graphic with the phone number 901-528-CASH and the website crimestopmem.org. Beneath it, text says “Contact Crime Stoppers Anonymously 901-528-2274” and “You could be eligible for a cash reward!” In the center-right area, there is a photograph of an individual seated inside a vehicle. Next to the photograph, text reads: “Maurice Abston — Aggravated Assault.” Below that, additional text states: “Maurice Abston, 28, was arrested on warrants for:” followed by a bullet list: • Aggravated Assault • Failure to Appear • Theft of Property $2,500–$10,000 • Evading Arrest on Foot The bottom right corner contains the Memphis Police Department seal.

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