Fugitive Operation Leads to Drug and Firearm Seizures on Ardwick Drive

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On May 7, 2026, at approximately 10:53 a.m., members of the Memphis Police Department Fugitive Unit, alongside MSTF personnel, arrived at an apartment in the 6900 block of Ardwick Drive to serve an arrest warrant.

Upon entering the residence, officers encountered Jamell Taylor, 24, and were informed that Anthony Thomas, 27, who had active warrants, was in a back room. Both individuals were detained without incident.

During a check of additional occupants, officers observed firearms and suspected narcotics in plain view.

While officers remained on scene, Jamie Moss, 26, arrived and was identified as a resident of the apartment. He was also detained.

Detectives later obtained and executed a search warrant for the residence. During the search, investigators recovered four handguns, three rifles, weapon magazines, ammunition, digital scales, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, promethazine with codeine, hydrocodone, and a large amount of currency. One of the recovered rifles was confirmed to have been stolen.

Anthony Thomas, 27, was charged with:

Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit Marijuana

Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit Psilocybin

Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit ProMethazine with Codeine

Possession of a Legend Drug without a prescription to wit Adderall

Possession of a Legend Drug without a prescription to wit Oxycodone

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Digital Scales x6)

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony (7 counts)

Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Jamell Taylor, 24, was charged with:

Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit Marijuana

Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit Psilocybin

Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit ProMethazine with Codeine

Possession of a Legend Drug without a prescription to wit Adderall

Possession of a Legend Drug without a prescription to wit Oxycodone

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Digital Scales x6)

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony (7 counts)

Indecent Exposure

Jamie Moss, 26, was charged with:

Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit Marijuana

Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit Psilocybin

Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit ProMethazine with Codeine

Possession of a Legend Drug without a prescription to wit Adderall

Possession of a Legend Drug without a prescription to wit Oxycodone

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Digital Scales x6)

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony (7 counts)

 

 

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A small Memphis Police Department seal appears in the lower right corner."A rectangular arrest‑announcement flyer with a yellow background and a blue header. The top features the Memphis Police Department seal and large white text that reads “ARRESTED.” On the right side, there is a booking‑style photo placeholder and text identifying an individual named Jamell Taylor with the label “Possession with Intent.” Below, text states that Jamell Taylor, age 24, was charged with multiple offenses, including several controlled‑substance charges related to marijuana, psilocybin, and promethazine with codeine; possession of legend drugs without prescriptions for Adderall and Oxycodone; possession of drug paraphernalia including six digital scales; possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony with seven counts; and indecent exposure. 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On the left side, a blue Crime Stoppers badge‑shaped panel includes the text “CRIME STOPPERS 901‑528‑CASH,” the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” instructions to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 901‑528‑2274, and a note stating eligibility for a cash reward. A small Memphis Police Department seal is in the lower right corner.""A large evidence display is arranged on a table in a police office setting. The items include multiple firearms, rifle magazines, and ammunition; several bags filled with what appears to be plant material packaged in different quantities; numerous bottles labeled with numbers; various small electronic devices including mobile phones and digital scales; stacks of cash; several bags containing colorful packaged products resembling edibles or candy‑style items; two tactical vests labeled “Memphis Police Fugitive Unit”; and assorted containers and paraphernalia. The table is positioned against a wall with electrical outlets and office furniture in the background. 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