MPD Seizes More Than 7 Pounds of Fentanyl, Other Drugs and Illegal Guns

On October 8, 2026, the Memphis Police Department Organized Crime Unit Major Violators Team executed a search warrant in the 600 block of Lipford Street and the 4200 block of Townhall Lane as part of an investigation into fentanyl distribution and manufacturing.

The investigation was launched to focus on an area in Tillman Station that was experiencing a significant increase in fentanyl-related overdoses. In response to the concerning trend, MPD intensified efforts to identify the individuals involved and determine where these dangerous drugs were being housed and distributed from.

During the execution of the search warrant on Lipford, investigators dismantled an operation used to process and prepare fentanyl for distribution, taking two males into custody. Detectives recovered over 7 pounds of Fentanyl, over 6,000 Oxycodone pills, 1 pound of Marijuana, and two pill presses. The fentanyl recovered has an estimated street value of over $200,000.

On Townhall Lane, investigators recovered three handguns, one equipped with a machinegun conversion device.

By focusing on locations involved in the processing and distribution of fentanyl, MPD is working to disrupt the supply of dangerous narcotics, prevent overdose deaths, and remove illegal firearms from our city.

Gerrell Childress, 26, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit: Fentanyl, Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit: Oxycodone, Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit: Marijuana, Prohibited Weapon to wit: Machine Gun, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission or Attempt to Commit a Dangerous Felony (three counts), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia to wit: Scale.

Edward Lindsey, 26, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit: Fentanyl, Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit: Oxycodone, Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell to wit: Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia to wit: Scale. 

A poster-style graphic with a yellow and blue color scheme displays the heading “ARRESTED” at the top in large white letters on a blue background. In the top-left corner is a circular seal labeled “Memphis Police Department.” Below that is a blue badge-shaped graphic with the text “CRIME STOPPERS 901-528-CASH” and the website “www.crimestopmem.org.” Additional text reads “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901-528-2274” and “You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” At the center-left of the poster is a booking-style photograph of one individual, shown from the shoulders up, standing against a height measurement backdrop labeled “6'4''.” To the right of the photo, large bold text reads: “Gerrell Childress – Possession of Fentanyl.” Below this, a paragraph states: “Gerrell Childress, 26, was charged with:” followed by bullet points listing various charges. The charges include possession of controlled substances with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell; prohibited weapons; possession of a firearm during commission or attempt to commit a dangerous felony; and possession of drug paraphernalia. In the bottom-right corner is another Memphis Police Department seal. The overall layout resembles a public information bulletin. A poster-style graphic has a yellow background with a wide blue banner at the top displaying the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. In the top-left corner is a circular seal labeled “Memphis Police Department.” On the left side of the poster is a blue shield-shaped graphic containing the text: “CRIME STOPPERS 901-528-CASH,” the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” the instruction “CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY 901-528-2274,” and the message “You could be eligible for a CASH reward!” Near the center of the poster is a booking-style photograph of one individual from the shoulders up, positioned in front of a height measurement background showing marks for 6'0" and 6'4". To the right of the image, large bold text reads: “Edward Lindsey – Possession of Fentanyl.” Below this heading, additional text reads: “Edward Lindsey, 26, was charged with:” followed by bullet points listing several charges. The charges include possession of controlled substances with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell—including fentanyl, oxycodone, and marijuana—and possession of drug paraphernalia. In the bottom-right corner is another Memphis Police Department seal. The image shows numerous sealed evidence bags arranged across a dark surface. Each bag contains different materials: some appear to hold white or off‑white powder, some contain solid block-like substances, others contain granulated or pellet-like material, and several bags contain multiple smaller interior bags. Many of the evidence bags have printed labels attached, including forms labeled “Chain of Custody,” though the handwritten fields are not readable. Some bags are resealable plastic, while others appear heat‑sealed or wrapped in reflective material. The items are laid out in rows, taking up most of the frame. The background includes part of a light gray upholstered surface at the top of the image. Along the bottom of the image is a dark purple banner displaying the Memphis Police Department seal on the left, accompanied by the text: “Memphis Police Department – Established in 1827.” On the right side of the banner is the text “joinmpd.com” and a row of small social media icons. “Inside a cardboard box, there is a black semi‑automatic handgun with the slide slightly pulled back. Nearby are bundled U.S. dollar bills, a small gold-colored chain, and several small plastic baggies containing unidentified items. The lower-left corner features the Memphis Police Department seal with the text ‘Memphis Police Department, Established in 1827.’ The lower-right corner includes the website ‘joinmpd.com’ and various social media icons.” “An aluminum mechanical press-like device stands on a tile floor. The structure has a rectangular metal top plate secured with several bolts and supported by multiple vertical metal rods. Between the rods is a blue hydraulic bottle jack labeled ‘Duralast 12‑Ton’. A black bag sits partially visible behind the device. At the bottom left is the Memphis Police Department seal with the text ‘Memphis Police Department, Established in 1827,’ and at the bottom right is the website ‘joinmpd.com’ with social media icons.”

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