There are 7 article(s) tagged Operation Broken Bottles:

• June 2024

  • Man charged in Memphis crime ring gets lengthy prison sentence

    Carl Turner, one of the original defendants indicted last year for his involvement in a citywide theft ring, pleaded guilty. 

    By Aarron Fleming June 03, 2024

• May 2024

  • Broken Bottles suspect facing 10 years in prison on new burglary charges

    A man who received a 10-year diversion for his role in a city-wide theft ring is facing time behind bars after being caught breaking into a retail store.

    By Aarron Fleming May 31, 2024

• February 2024

  • Broken Bottles: an update on smash-and-grab sting indictments, arrests

    Fifteen people were indicted for allegedly organizing the enterprise, and dozens more were arrested.

    By Aarron Fleming February 24, 2024

• December 2023

  • A dozen indicted for Memphis retail-store break-ins

    Memphis police already arrested 23 individuals who were allegedly part of a “mob-style smash-and-grab” burglary ring June 26.

    By Ben Wheeler December 12, 2023

• September 2023

  • Additional suspect arrested in ‘broken bottles’ theft ring

    The suspect allegedly stole more than $10,000 worth of “gaming accessories” from a GameStop at 6223 Winchester Road in Hickory Hill, according to an affidavit.

    By Aarron Fleming September 02, 2023

• July 2023

  • Operation Broken Bottles indictments reveal retail theft ring details

    The ring is primarily targeting liquor and convenience stores. As of late June, business burglaries were up 34% in Memphis.

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    Burglary ring’s suspected organizers remain in custody, with a few exceptions

    By Julia Baker July 11, 2023

  • The Memphis Police Department names more retail theft ring suspects

    MPD has identified an additional 17 suspects in an organized retail theft ring that targeted 21 businesses over the last seven months.

    By Julia Baker July 05, 2023