Memphis teen extradited to Olive Branch for armed carjacking

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A juvenile allegedly involved in an armed carjacking incident at Poke World in Olive Branch, Mississippi, has been extradited back to DeSoto County.

According to the DA’s Office, on May 12 around 8 p.m., two juveniles (aged 16 and younger) and an 18-year-old from Memphis, wore ski masks and used pepper spray to subdue a DoorDash driver. They also allegedly stole the victim’s vehicle at gunpoint.

Last week, the 16-year-old involved was extradited back to DeSoto County through a joint law enforcement effort led by investigators from the DA’s office and the Olive Branch Police Department.

The DA’s office says the suspect will be “prosecuted as an adult”, facing “serious” felony charges.

“To those in Memphis considering criminal acts in our community, think again,” District Attorney Matthew Barton said. “We will pursue those who threaten the safety and security of our communities, relentlessly.”

The 18-year-old suspect, identified as Courtney Fleming, is still at large and is also facing felony charges for his involvement. Another 13-year-old juvenile will be charged in youth court in connection with the incident.

Mississippi state laws prevent the names and other details about the juveniles involved in this case from being disclosed.

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