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U.S. Marshalls Service
November 11, 2025 - Federal authorities-specifically the U.S. Marshals Service-rescued 101 missing children in Memphis as part of a 40-day joint operation with local law enforcement.
This major recovery effort was led by the Memphis Safe Task Force in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Service Missing Child Unit. The operation, which concluded in early November 2025, focused on locating and safely returning missing and endangered children across Memphis and Shelby County.
Key details from the operation:
• 101 children were located and safely returned over a 40-day period.
• The U.S. Marshals used their fugitive tracking expertise to assist local and state authorities in finding the children.
• The operation also resulted in over 1,000 warrants cleared and more than 2,300 arrests, including charges related to homicide, narcotics, firearms, and sex offenses.
• Authorities seized 389 illegal firearms during the broader public safety surge.
• The Shelby County jail system faced logistical challenges due to the influx of detainees, prompting emergency coordination with federal agencies.
Statements from officials:
Emily Williams, spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals, emphasized the importance of interagency cooperation:
"We are happy that we have been able to use our fugitive hunting skills to assist local and state authorities with finding these missing children. What a testament to our partnerships to be able to work these cases together".
Chad Hunt, operation commander for the Marshalls added:
"Over 1,000 warrants cleared in 41 days is quick work and we aren't slowing down".
This operation highlights the growing role of federal agencies in child recovery missions and underscores the importance of coordinated law enforcement efforts in addressing missing persons cases. The success in Memphis is being hailed as a model for similar initiatives nationwide.
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