Robbery Investigation Leads to Arrests, Recovery of Illegal Modified Firearms, Drugs, and Evidence in Multiple Cases

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 A robbery investigation resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of three firearms, including two illegally modified with conversion devices commonly known as “switches”. Officers also recovered felony narcotics and evidence linking the suspects to two separate robberies.

On July 11, 2026, officers located a 17-year-old juvenile wanted for an aggravated robbery in the 3500 block of Mynders Avenue at an apartment in the 3200 block of Danville Circle. Emmanuel Ward, 19, was also located inside the residence. He had been identified as a suspect in a separate aggravated robbery in the 800 block of S. Highland Street.

Investigators executed a search warrant at the apartment and recovered three firearms, including two that had been illegally modified with conversion devices commonly known as “switches,” approximately 253 grams of marijuana, six oxycodone pills, digital scales, and evidence connected to the Mynders Avenue robbery.

The investigation determined the juvenile was in possession of the recovered firearms, narcotics, and drug paraphernalia. Investigators also developed evidence showing the juvenile and Ward committed the aggravated robbery in the 800 block of S. Highland Street together.

A third suspect, a 16-year-old juvenile, was later identified and charged as well.

As a result, the 17-year-old juvenile was charged with:

  • Aggravated Robbery (Mynders Avenue)
  • Aggravated Robbery (S. Highland Street)
  • Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture, Deliver, or Sell (Marijuana)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture, Deliver, or Sell (Oxycodone)
  • Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Ward was charged with:

  • Aggravated Robbery (S. Highland Street)

The 16-year-old juvenile was charged with:

  • Robbery (Mynders Avenue)

 

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A public safety notice from the Memphis Police Department with a large heading that reads “ARRESTED.” The notice states that a 17‑year‑old male was charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated robbery (two counts), unlawful possession of a firearm (two counts), possession of a prohibited weapon (two counts), possession of marijuana with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell, possession of oxycodone with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. On the left side, there is a blue Crime Stoppers logo with a phone number “901‑528‑CASH,” a web address “www.crimestopmem.org,” and information encouraging anonymous tips that may be eligible for a cash reward. The Memphis Police Department seal appears at the top and bottom of the notice. The background uses blue, yellow, and gray colors.

A public safety notice from the Memphis Police Department with a large heading that reads “ARRESTED.” The notice states that a 16‑year‑old male was charged with robbery.

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