MPD Makes Four Arrests Related to Motor Vehicle Theft and Recovers Illegal Firearms

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On September 22, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., officers responded to an Auto Theft in the 3500 block of Westline Drive. Officers were advised that the victim’s black Dodge Charger had been stolen from the parking lot while he was inside his residence.

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On September 29, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded to an armed robbery in the 3600 block of Vivia Street. Officers were advised that the male victim was approached by two males armed with firearms who demanded his belongings. The suspects struck the victim with a firearm before fleeing the scene in a black Volkswagen, which was followed by a black Dodge Charger.

Later that day, officers located the black Dodge Charger believed to be involved in a robbery near Ridgeway Road and Pebble Beach. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed to stop. The vehicle came to a stop after striking a curb on Ivy Road near Quince Road. Four suspects fled the vehicle on foot and were apprehended shortly thereafter.

Officers recovered three firearms, two of which were equipped with machine gun conversion devices, commonly referred to as “switches,” capable of converting the firearms to fully automatic operation.

A 16-year-old was arrested and charged with Prohibited Weapons to wit: Machine Gun Conversion Device, Theft of Property $2,500-$10,000, Evading Arrest to wit: Vehicle Pursuit, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Evading Arrest to wit: Foot Pursuit.

Lee Robinson, 20, was arrested and charged with Theft of Property $2,500-$10,000 and Evading Arrest to wit: Foot Pursuit.

Damein Jones, 20, was arrested and charged with Prohibited Weapons to wit: Machine Gun Conversion Device, Theft of Property $2,500-$10,000, Evading Arrest to wit: Foot Pursuit, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon to wit: Handgun.

Justin Hunter, 26, was arrested and charged with Theft of Property $2,500-$10,000 and Evading Arrest to wit: Foot Pursuit.

A rectangular graphic with a yellow background and blue accents displays information from the Memphis Police Department. At the top is the department’s seal next to a large blue banner with white text that reads “ARRESTED.” On the left side, a blue logo for Crime Stoppers includes a stylized badge shape with the text “CRIME STOPPERS 901-528-CASH” and a website address “www.crimestopmem.org.” Below it, white text reads: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901-528-2274. You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” On the right side, black text states: “16-year-old Male. Prohibited Weapon to wit: Machine Gun Conversion Device.” Below this, a list of charges is shown with bullet points: “Prohibited Weapon to wit: Machine Gun Conversion Device; Theft of Property $2,500-$10,000; Evading Arrest to wit: Vehicle Pursuit; Evading Arrest to wit: Foot Pursuit; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon to wit: Juvenile.” In the bottom right corner is a small circular Memphis Police Department seal.A rectangular graphic features a yellow background with blue sections and is branded with Memphis Police Department elements. At the top, a blue bar contains large white text reading “ARRESTED,” along with the department’s circular seal. On the left side, a blue Crime Stoppers badge-shaped logo includes the text “CRIME STOPPERS 901‑528‑CASH” and the website “www.crimestopmem.org.” Below it, additional text reads: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901‑528‑2274. You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” On the right side, there is a square photo of an unidentified individual in front of a height‑marked background. To the right of the photo is printed text: “Lee Robinson. Theft of Property $2,500–$10,000.” Below that, more text reads: “Lee Robinson, 20, was charged with:” followed by two bullet points: “Theft of Property $2,500–$10,000” and “Evading Arrest to wit: Foot Pursuit.” A small Memphis Police Department seal appears in the bottom right corner.A rectangular graphic with a yellow background and blue header elements displays an announcement from the Memphis Police Department. At the top, a large blue banner contains white text that says “ARRESTED,” alongside the department’s circular seal. On the left side, there is a blue Crime Stoppers badge‑shaped logo with the text “CRIME STOPPERS 901‑528‑CASH” and the website “www.crimestopmem.org.” Below it, additional text reads: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901‑528‑2274. You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” On the right side, there is a rectangular photograph of an unidentified individual in front of a background with horizontal lines. To the right of the photo, printed text reads: “Damein Jones. Prohibited Weapon to wit: Machine Gun Conversion Device.” Underneath, more text states: “Damein Jones, 20, was charged with:” followed by four bullet points: “Prohibited Weapon to wit: Machine Gun Conversion Device,” “Theft of Property $2,500–$10,000,” “Evading Arrest to wit: Foot Pursuit,” and “Unlawful Possession of a Weapon to wit: Handgun.” A small Memphis Police Department seal appears in the bottom right corner.A rectangular graphic with a yellow background and blue accents displays an arrest notice from the Memphis Police Department. At the top, a wide blue banner contains large white text reading “ARRESTED,” alongside the department’s circular seal. On the left side of the graphic, a blue badge‑shaped Crime Stoppers logo includes the text “CRIME STOPPERS 901‑528‑CASH” and the website “www.crimestopmem.org.” Below the logo, additional text reads: “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901‑528‑2274. You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” On the right side, there is a rectangular photograph of an unidentified individual in front of a background with horizontal measurement lines. To the right of the photo, printed text states: “Justin Hunter. Theft of Property $2,500–$10,000.” Beneath this, additional text reads: “Justin Hunter, 26, was charged with:” followed by two bullet points: “Theft of Property $2,500–$10,000” and “Evading Arrest to wit: Foot Pursuit.” A smaller Memphis Police Department seal appears in the bottom right corner.

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