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Memphis, Tennessee — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of former Shelby County Correctional Officer, Tamillian Young, 24, in Memphis, Tennessee. Young was charged in Federal Court with a felony under Title 18 U.S.C. § 1791 – Providing or Possessing Contraband in a Penal Facility. 

According to court documents, members of the Memphis Safe Task Force, in conjunction with the Shelby County Division of Corrections – Office of Professional Standards (OPS), arrested Young at the Shelby County Division of Corrections. 

At the time of arrest, Young was found in possession of multiple contraband items, including cigarettes, tobacco, and marijuana. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in federal prison. 

The Memphis Safe Task Force, an interagency coalition of federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, continues to demonstrate the power of collaboration in advancing public safety. This arrest underscores the Task Force’s mission: To Make America Safe Again and To Make Memphis Safe. 

This arrest is a testament to the dedication and commitment of every agency involved and the strength of our shared commitment to protecting the Memphis community.

 The Memphis Safe Task Force remains steadfast in its pursuit of transparency, accountability, and the preservation of public trust. These arrests send a decisive message to offenders: law enforcement is united, vigilant, and resolute.