Federal crime initiative results in more than 60 local arrests, AG William Barr says
A protester gets hauled away by police at a protest over an appearance by Attorney General William Barr at the Memphis Police Department Ridgeway Station Oct. 21, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Attorney General William Barr speaks at the Memphis Police Department Ridgeway Station on Oct. 21, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A protester gets detained by Memphis Police officers during a protest over an appearance by Attorney General William Barr at the Memphis Police Department Ridgeway Station Oct. 21, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A protester gets pulled back from a standoff with Memphis Police officers during a protest over an appearance by Attorney General William Barr at the Memphis Police Department Ridgeway Station Oct. 21, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A protester holds a sign that reads "Go Away Barr" during a protest over an appearance by Attorney General William Barr at the Memphis Police Department Ridgeway Station Oct. 21, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
U.S. Attorney General William Barr said Wednesday, Oct. 21, that 5,500 arrests have been made nationwide, including 66 in Memphis, as part of Operation LeGend, an initiative designed to help curb violent crime in select cities.
Yolanda Jones
Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
Public Safety on demand
Sign up to receive Public Safety stories as they’re published.
Enter your e-mail address
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.