Man Charged After Crash Into Memphis Apartment Building
Police say 18-year-old Victor Rogers fled officers in a stolen vehicle before crashing into a North Memphis complex.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Property Crime
Police arrested Victor Rogers after his vehicle crashed into the Cavalier Court Apartments at 2510 Peres Avenue during a chase in North Memphis. Rogers faces charges of theft of property, evading arrest by vehicle pursuit, and evading arrest by foot pursuit.
Why it matters
The crash damaged a federal vehicle, a car in the parking lot, and a large air conditioning unit at the complex. The incident followed officers spotting a vehicle matching the description of one involved in a carjacking, underscoring the risks chases pose to bystanders and property in Memphis neighborhoods.
Rogers is held in jail on a $350,000 bond and faces theft of property valued at $2,500 to $10,000 plus two evading-arrest charges, one by vehicle and one by foot. He is due in court Monday morning, and the report does not indicate a plea or any ruling on the charges.
The players
Victor Rogers
An 18-year-old man arrested after leading officers on a vehicle and foot pursuit in North Memphis.
The details
Officers spotted a vehicle matching the description of one involved in a carjacking in the area of Jackson Avenue and Maple Drive. When officers tried to pull the driver over, he refused to stop and drove into the Cavalier Court Apartments, striking a federal vehicle and a car in the parking lot before running into a building.
Timeline
Thursday afternoon: Chase and crash into the North Memphis apartment building.
Monday morning: Rogers is scheduled to appear in court.
Legal Context
Tennessee law allows prosecutors to file separate evading-arrest charges for vehicle and foot pursuits, as seen in Rogers's case. Pursuits that end in crashes into occupied buildings often lead to the stacking of multiple charges, shaping how such cases are prosecuted in Memphis.
Residents near Peres Avenue and Jackson Avenue may see increased police activity while the investigation continues. Property owners at the Cavalier Court Apartments are dealing with damage from the crash, including a destroyed air conditioning unit.
The takeaway
Vehicle pursuits in dense neighborhoods can damage property and endanger people far from the original offense. Residents who see a crash or suspicious driving should report it to police rather than attempting to intervene.
What happens next
Rogers is due in court on Monday morning.
Further reading
Read more in the Memphis Property Crime section for related local coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News Channel 3 WREG-TV Memphis.
