Two arrested in Airport Area chop shop bust

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men were taken into custody on Tuesday following a chop shop bust in the Airport Area.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Desoto County Sheriff's Office, conducted a search warrant in the 3300 block of Melodywood Drive on Tuesday in connection to an auto theft investigation.

Deputies collected evidence such as a stripped Dodge Challenger, which was reported stolen from Memphis in October, and various car parts and tools. SCSO says the findings indicate that a chop shop was active on the property.

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Homer Davis, 21, was arrested and charged with Violation of Chop Shop and Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000.

The SCSO says the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.