From Drug Partners to Cellmates, Memphis Task Force Delivers Double Arrest

Memphis, Tennessee – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of Darrious McCraven, 35, and Marcus McCraven, 42, following a coordinated enforcement operation in Memphis, Tennessee.

Darrious McCraven is charged with: Possession of a Firearm During the Commission or Attempt to Commit a Dangerous Felony (3 Counts); Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Marcus McCraven is charged with: Felon in Possession of a Firearm (4 Counts); Possession of a Firearm During the Commission or Attempt to Commit a Dangerous Felony (4 Counts); Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Memphis Safe Task Force members, working in partnership with the Memphis Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit (OCU) executed search warrants at two separate residences. Both subjects were located and arrested at a residence in the area of Scottsdale Avenue.

The search resulted in the seizure of six firearms and a significant quantity of illegal narcotics, including Fentanyl, Cocaine, Cocaine Base (Crack), Ecstasy, Alprazolam, and Adderall.

“I’m proud of the outstanding work by our Organized Crime Unit who are supported by our federal Task Force partners in tackling violent crime in Memphis. This major arrest demonstrates the power of agencies working together with a single goal: keeping our neighborhoods safe. Removing dangerous drugs and illegal guns from our streets is a critical step toward creating a Stronger, Safer Memphis for everyone.” - Chief Cerelyn ‘CJ’ Davis, Memphis Police Department.