Memphis Police Arrest 6 Gang Members in Whitehaven Bust

Suspects charged with drug and firearm offenses, including one with outstanding attempted murder warrant

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Memphis Police Department's Multi-Agency Gang Unit and Fugitive Unit arrested six known gang members in the Whitehaven neighborhood on Wednesday. The suspects were charged with possession of drugs and firearms, and one had an outstanding warrant for attempted second-degree murder.

Why it matters

Gang activity and violent crime remain major concerns for the Memphis community, with the Whitehaven area seeing its share of such incidents. This bust highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to target and apprehend suspected gang members and remove illegal drugs and weapons from the streets.

The details

According to police, officers were investigating in the 2100 block of Bermuda Run when they surrounded a residence and were told people inside were attempting to escape through the attic. Upon entry, they located and arrested six confirmed gang members. Authorities seized two rifles, two handguns, nearly eight pounds of marijuana, Alprazolam pills, a digital scale, and a large amount of cash. They also found a Nissan Murano at the residence with a fraudulent VIN.

  • The arrests occurred on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • One of the suspects, Quentin Burnside, was out on bond for Attempted Second-Degree Murder at the time of his arrest.

The players

Memphis Police Department's Multi-Agency Gang Unit and Fugitive Unit

The specialized units within the Memphis Police Department responsible for investigating and apprehending suspected gang members.

Quentin Burnside

A 25-year-old gang member who was out on bond for Attempted Second-Degree Murder and has been linked to multiple violent crimes in Memphis.

Robert Young

One of the six gang members arrested, charged with drug and firearm offenses.

Decorian Young

One of the six gang members arrested, charged with drug and firearm offenses.

Antonio Benton

One of the six gang members arrested, charged with drug and firearm offenses.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This bust underscores the ongoing challenge Memphis faces in combating gang activity and associated violent crime, with law enforcement working to remove dangerous individuals and illegal weapons from the community.