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Former DEA agent talks about Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua

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10 months ago

November 26, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX13 Memphis – 2024-11-26 11:20:07

SUMMARY: A confirmed member of a Venezuelan gang, Delvis Rodriguez Carmona, was arrested in Tennessee during a human trafficking bust, as reported by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). This arrest follows another involving Luis Alejandro Ruiz Gooy in Memphis, highlighting the growing trend of Venezuelan gang activity in the U.S. Expert Wesley Tabers, a former Drug Enforcement Administration official, warns that the Trend Aragua gang is expanding rapidly, posing significant threats through violence and criminal operations. He emphasizes the need for improved tracking of individuals entering the country to combat gang activities effectively.

A confirmed member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TDA) was arrested in Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Adelvis Rodriguez-Carmona was one of four arrested in a human trafficking bust in Chattanooga. Just days earlier, FOX13 broke the news that ICE arrested another Venezuelan gang member in Memphis. Luis Alejandro Ruiz-Godoy is being held in Louisiana while he awaits deportation.

Both arrests followed the announcement earlier this month by the head of the TBI that the gang is operating in all Tennessee’s major cities. The TBI had previously announced one arrest in Middle Tennessee related to the gang. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/tren-de-aragua-expert-shares-details-on-venezuelan-gang-after-recent-arrests/article_0875dcaa-ab9f-11ef-9098-7bd253e2b028.html

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wpln.org – Blake Farmer – 2025-09-15 04:27:00

SUMMARY: Belmont University is launching two mobile units funded by $6.4 million in opioid settlement money to provide harm reduction and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction, focusing on transient and unhoused populations. MAT, which uses drugs like buprenorphine (Suboxone), eases withdrawal symptoms and lowers overdose risk but can’t be dispensed outside clinics under Tennessee law. The mobile teams offer wound care, primary care, and mental health services, connecting patients to brick-and-mortar clinics for treatment and transportation. Security concerns also limit on-site dispensing. Similar mobile MAT efforts in Tennessee and Rhode Island highlight regulatory and community challenges.

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STUDY: 14% of Tennesseans feel lonely

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4 days ago

September 14, 2025

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www.wkrn.com – Pat O’Donnell – 2025-09-14 13:40:00

SUMMARY: A study by mental health provider A Mission For Michael found that 14% of Tennesseans feel lonely, with 4.6% (261,451 people) reporting they are “always lonely.” The highest chronic loneliness rates are in Haywood and Lewis counties (5.5%), while Williamson and Hamilton counties have the lowest (4.4%). Loneliness varies across Tennessee, and persistent loneliness can severely impact well-being. Executive Director Anand Mehta emphasized the importance of professional support to help individuals cope and connect. Nationally, Tennessee ranks low in loneliness compared to Mississippi (71%) and other states. The study used surveys and county health data for comprehensive analysis.

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Immigrant detainees begin arriving at former prison in rural Tennessee town

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wpln.org – Tony Gonzalez – 2025-09-14 04:18:00

SUMMARY: Immigrant detainees have begun arriving at the West Tennessee Detention Facility in Mason, a former prison converted into an ICE detention center operated by CoreCivic. The facility reopened after Mason officials approved agreements with ICE and CoreCivic despite public opposition. The prison, closed in 2021 under a Biden administration order, was reopened following Trump’s reversal to support mass deportations. CoreCivic claims the center will create nearly 240 jobs and generate significant tax revenue for Mason, a financially struggling majority-Black town. However, concerns persist over detainee mistreatment, with CoreCivic facing fines and lawsuits related to abuse and understaffing at Tennessee prisons.

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