The Thin White Line: Memphis Officer Arrested in Major Cocaine Bust

While Memphis officials trying to keep tasers out of the hands of their officers (here), they are also trying to do the same with narcotics. A major bust this week led to the arrest of officer Lowell Duke, 37, who is accused of participating in a large drug operation.

Duke is suspected of being not just one of the owners of the operation but one of its clients. The 13-year veteran refused to take a drug test when it was demanded by the MPD.

Duke was previously suspended on at least six prior occasions, including one bizarre allegation of “disturbing a church service.”

He is charged with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of crack and powdered cocaine.

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