{"id":481404,"date":"2026-10-01T08:28:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/481404\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T08:28:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:28:26","slug":"fentanyl-seized-after-2-led-oakland-police-thp-on-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/481404\/","title":{"rendered":"Fentanyl seized after 2 led Oakland Police, THP on chase"},"content":{"rendered":"

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fentanyl and stolen credit cards were seized from a vehicle after two people were accused of leading authorities on a chase Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Lysander Willis, 50, was charged with intentionally evading arrest in an auto, possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture\/deliver\/sell, criminal simulation $2,500-$10,000, reckless driving, straddling lanes, disregarding a red light, and possession of drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n

India Edwards, 40, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture\/deliver\/sell, criminal simulation, and possession of drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n

\"<em>Lysander<\/a><\/p>\n

Lysander Willis and India Edwards_Mugshot (MPD)<\/p>\n

On September 29, a state trooper was patrolling the area of 2800 Highway 64 in Fayette County when he saw a dark green Ford Ranger traveling westbound at a high rate of speed while the Oakland Police were pursuing and attempting to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle.<\/p>\n

The trooper then began chasing after the vehicle and saw the suspect cut off multiple vehicles, change lanes recklessly, and still refuse to stop for Oakland Police.<\/p>\n

The chase then entered into Shelby County; the state trooper continued following the vehicle and saw two people inside, authorities said.<\/p>\n

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As the vehicle refused to stop, spike strips were set up at Highway 64 and Interstate 269 after the vehicle continued driving over the speed limit and ran a red light at Collierville Arlington Rd.<\/p>\n

The vehicle came to a stop at the I-269 overpass to avoid running over spikes, THP said.<\/p>\n

The two suspects were arrested, and authorities identified the driver as Lysander Willis and the passenger as India Edwards.<\/p>\n

After searching the vehicle, investigators seized tinfoil wrappers with residue on them, two straws with white residue, a digital scale covered in white residue, 39 yellowish-tube-shaped pills, an orange circular pill, and a white substance, troopers said.<\/p>\n

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THP said the suspects told them the white substance was fentanyl, but neither claimed ownership of it.<\/p>\n

The white substance later tested positive for fentanyl, and the pills seized were identified and suspected to be laced with fentanyl, investigators said.<\/p>\n

Willis admitted to troopers that the chase started because of the narcotics and drug paraphernalia in their car. He also allegedly told them that he was wanted by Oakland Police.<\/p>\n

Oakland Police said both suspects were involved in multiple thefts and fraud felonies in the past week. They will be charged in Fayette County.<\/p>\n

Investigators say they also seized multiple credit cards belonging to different people in the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Edwards has a $150,000 bond. Willis’s bond has not been set, and the two are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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