Four Suspects Arrested After Armed Memphis Robbery
Police apprehended three men and a teenager following a violent carjacking and vehicle theft investigation in Memphis.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Property Crime
Memphis police have arrested three men and a 16-year-old boy in connection with a violent armed robbery on Vivia Street. The suspects were taken into custody following a foot pursuit that occurred near Ivy Road and Quince Road.
Why it matters
The apprehension of these individuals removed three firearms from local streets, including two modified with illegal machine gun conversion devices. The group was linked to a stolen Dodge Charger taken from Westline Drive earlier in September.
Damein Jones, Lee Robinson, and Justin Hunter face charges of theft and evading arrest, while the 16-year-old suspect also faces a weapon possession charge. Authorities successfully recovered three firearms during the arrests.
The players
Damein Jones
He is a 20-year-old suspect charged with theft of property and evading arrest.
Lee Robinson
He is a 20-year-old suspect facing charges for his involvement in the alleged crimes.
Justin Hunter
He is a 26-year-old suspect currently in custody regarding the property theft and robbery.
The details
During the Vivia Street incident, suspects struck a victim with a firearm before fleeing the scene in a black Volkswagen and a stolen Dodge Charger. Officers later performed a traffic stop that resulted in a foot chase and the subsequent arrest of all four individuals.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: A Dodge Charger was stolen from the 3500 block of Westline Drive.
September 29, 2026: An armed robbery occurred in the 3600 block of Vivia Street.
October 1, 2026: Lee Robinson is scheduled to appear in court.
Legal Context
This investigation follows the intensified enforcement pattern established by the Memphis Police Department's repeat offender task force protocols. The use of modified firearms in such crimes underscores the rising frequency of illegal weapon conversions across the region.
The recovery of three firearms, including two illegal machine gun conversions, represents a significant removal of immediate threats from local neighborhoods. Residents should remain vigilant, as police continue to investigate the broader connections between the stolen vehicles and recent robberies.
The takeaway
The use of modified firearms in common property crimes marks an escalation in the danger posed by suspects fleeing routine traffic stops. Citizens are advised to report suspicious vehicle activity immediately to local law enforcement to assist in ongoing investigations.
What happens next
Lee Robinson is expected to appear in court on October 1, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local efforts to address theft, visit the Property Crime section.
