Mid South Fugitive Task Force Ends Fugitive's 14 Year Run in Memphis

On the evening of Thursday August 2, 2007 members of the United States Marshals Service Mid South Fugitive Task Force (MSFTF), arrested Alfred Gasden on Emmet St. in Memphis, TN. Gasden is wanted by the Jefferson County Parish Sheriff’s Office on a warrant dated 3/15/1993 for Attempted Homicide, Aggravated Rape, and False Imprisonment. The Mid South Fugitive Task Force received information from the U.S. Marshals Service Crescent City Fugitive Task Force regarding Gasden living in Memphis under the alias Alfred Gadson. MSFTF members set up surveillance at Gasden’s residence and were able to identify him walking to his mailbox. Gasden was booked in at the Shelby County Jail where he will await extradition to New Orleans, LA.

The Mid South Fugitive Task Force is a multi-law enforcement agency task force comprised of Deputy United States Marshals, Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies, and Memphis Police Officers. The Mid South Fugitive Task Force began in August, 2005 and has been responsible for arresting over 700 violent and dangerous fugitives.

Additional information about the U.S. Marshals can be found at http://www.usmarshals.gov/.