News Releases
News Releases
As part of our commitment to transparency, the Shelby County DA’s Office issues press releases and updates for our community.
Contact:
For press inquiries, please email media@scdag.com or Call 901.222.1337.
Erica R. Williams, Director of Communications and Public Affairs
Allen Avant, Communications and Public Affairs Assistant
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 23 years in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting outside a Parkway Village grocery store in 2022.
After a two-day trial, William Bowers has been found guilty of aggravated assault in a domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend, Dianna Johnson.
The Shelby County DA’s Office is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Donna Fields, a dedicated prosecutor and former judge, who was tragically killed in a car accident on Monday.
A judge increased Adam Lambert's bond from $200,000 to $1 million during a hearing on Friday after the State successfully argued for the increase. Facing charges of Aggravated Child Abuse and Aggravated Child Neglect, Lambert asked the court to lower his bond to $100,000 through his defense counsel, blaming his co-defendant for the crimes.
Shelby County, TN—A jury has convicted Latonya Nelson of second-degree murder for the death of her husband, Jermaine Nelson.
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office invites the public to join the 14th Annual Season of Remembrance Ceremony, a special event honoring the memory of Shelby County’s homicide victims during the Holiday season.
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