SUMMARY: A confirmed member of a Venezuelan gang, Delvis Rodriguez Carmona, was arrested in Tennessee during a human trafficking bust, as reported by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). This arrest follows another involving Luis Alejandro Ruiz Gooy in Memphis, highlighting the growing trend of Venezuelan gang activity in the U.S. Expert Wesley Tabers, a former Drug Enforcement Administration official, warns that the Trend Aragua gang is expanding rapidly, posing significant threats through violence and criminal operations. He emphasizes the need for improved tracking of individuals entering the country to combat gang activities effectively.

A confirmed member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TDA) was arrested in Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Adelvis Rodriguez-Carmona was one of four arrested in a human trafficking bust in Chattanooga. Just days earlier, FOX13 broke the news that ICE arrested another Venezuelan gang member in Memphis. Luis Alejandro Ruiz-Godoy is being held in Louisiana while he awaits deportation.

Both arrests followed the announcement earlier this month by the head of the TBI that the gang is operating in all Tennessee’s major cities. The TBI had previously announced one arrest in Middle Tennessee related to the gang. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/tren-de-aragua-expert-shares-details-on-venezuelan-gang-after-recent-arrests/article_0875dcaa-ab9f-11ef-9098-7bd253e2b028.html

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SUMMARY: Aiv Brook, a 21-year-old locksmith, was shot and killed in South Memphis while responding to a late-night job. His family believes he was lured into a trap and is seeking federal involvement, suspecting a targeted attack due to his Israeli heritage. Brook was shot four times, and his Israeli passport was reportedly taken. While Memphis Police state there’s no evidence of a hate crime, they are continuing their investigation. Ross Flick, executive director of Bayar Us, advocates for accountability and justice for Brook’s family, highlighting the tragic loss of a young life amidst rising concerns about violence.

A man was shot and killed in South Memphis while doing his job, and police say his killer is still on the loose. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/family-of-israeli-man-shot-to-death-in-south-memphis-claims-he-was-targeted/article_42024b46-a8db-11ef-9e19-2325d97e305f.html

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SUMMARY: A serious crash on Old Nashville Highway in Rutherford County injured a 2-year-old and a 21-year-old woman, one week after a cyclist was killed in the same area. The crash involved an Acura SUV, driven by a 26-year-old man charged with DUI and vehicular assault, and a Ford Focus sedan. In response to these incidents, loved ones of the deceased cyclist, Jonathan Hamilton, are advocating for improved safety measures, including additional lights on the road. Traffic in the area has increased significantly, with nearly 10,000 vehicles passing daily. Families are urging drivers to be more vigilant.

Multiple serious crashes along Old Nashville Highway have prompted a call for increased safety.

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