News Summary
Two murder suspects, Kemarion Ward and Thaddius Brown, were arrested in Memphis following a coordinated effort between federal and local law enforcement. Ward is charged with First Degree Murder related to a fatal shooting in Mississippi, while Brown faces Second Degree Murder charges from New York. Both are currently held at the Shelby County Detention Center pending extradition. Their arrests highlight ongoing challenges in addressing violent crime and fugitives across state lines.
Memphis
Two murder suspects were apprehended in Memphis on July 8, 2025, following a collaborative effort between federal and local law enforcement agencies. The suspects, Kemarion Ward, age 19, and Thaddius Brown, age 29, are facing serious murder charges in connection to separate homicides.
Kemarion Ward Arrest Details
Kemarion Ward is charged with First Degree Murder for the death of Germanaiee Stephans, who was discovered shot to death on December 10, 2023, in Indianola, Mississippi. An arrest warrant for Ward was issued on January 24, 2024, in Sunflower County, Mississippi. In response to his fugitive status, the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force launched an investigation on February 9, 2024.
Investigators tracked Ward’s whereabouts to Memphis, Tennessee. In cooperation with the Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force, they located Ward at a residence in the 3100 block of Duke Ellington Avenue in Memphis. He was taken into custody without any disturbances and is currently being held at the Shelby County Detention Center, awaiting extradition back to Sunflower County.
Thaddius Brown’s Arrest Details
Thaddius Brown is charged with Second Degree Murder in New York. The U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force initiated a search for him on June 24, 2025. Investigators discovered that Brown had fled to the Memphis area, prompting a joint operation with the Two Rivers Task Force.
Authorities found Brown at a residence in the 6400 block of Crossbrook in Northeast Memphis, where he was also arrested without incident. Like Ward, Brown is being held at the Shelby County Detention Center, pending extradition to New York City.
Background on the Cases
The investigation into Ward began after the homicide of Germanaiee Stephans, a tragic incident that drew significant attention in local communities. The warrant issued for Ward’s arrest came after an extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Stephans’ death.
Thaddius Brown’s case similarly arises from a serious violent crime, with authorities in New York actively seeking his arrest for Second Degree Murder. The collaborative efforts of the U.S. Marshals and local task forces highlight the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing violent crime and fugitive apprehensions across state lines.
The successful arrests of Ward and Brown represent a significant achievement for law enforcement agencies involved, exemplifying the effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation in capturing fugitives. Both suspects now await extradition processes, which will determine the next steps in their legal proceedings.
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Additional Resources
- WREG: Two fugitives charged with murder found and arrested in Memphis
- Fox 13 Memphis: Mid-South’s Most Wanted
- Action News 5: West Memphis police capture fugitives
- Wikipedia: Murder in the United States
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Murder
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