Shelby County District Attorney's Office

CASE OF THE DAY:

Michael King pled guilty to Vehicular Homicide by Intoxication

Received a 14-year sentence at 100% service

King was driving under the influence of alcohol and m**hamphetamine

The crash killed 19-year-old Halie Jade Herron Ramirez

Halie was checking on another wrecked vehicle and speaking with 911 when she was struck

The fatal crash occurred on May 28, 2023

Guilty plea entered on June 2, 2026

DA Mulroy recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to speak at the 4th Annual National Prosecutorial AI & Data Summit hosted by the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. He shared how the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office is using AI and data to support its work and improve decision-making. The summit brought together elected prosecutors, attorneys, and data scientists from across the country to discuss emerging trends and innovations in prosecution.

Shelby County, TN. — Tifanee Wright was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison at 100 percent for the 2022 murder of Memphis community activist Dr. Yvonne Nelson.

Earlier this year, a Shelby County jury convicted Wright of Second Degree Murder after prosecutors proved that she shot and killed Dr. Nelson following an argument over money. Wright claimed she acted in self-defense, but jurors rejected that defense and found her guilty.

During Monday's sentencing hearing, Dr. Nelson's daughter spoke about her mother's legacy and the profound impact her death has had on the family. Wright addressed the court and maintained that she acted in self-defense, while her mother testified on her behalf and apologized to Dr. Nelson's family.

Dr. Nelson was widely known throughout Memphis for her community advocacy. During the hearing, her daughter presented a plaque recognizing Dr. Nelson's work as a community advocate and described her as a brilliant, spiritual, and larger-than-life presence whose loss continues to be felt by family and friends.

"This sentence holds the defendant accountable for taking the life of a woman who devoted herself to helping others," said Assistant District Attorney Cody Tolbert. "While no sentence can undo the harm caused by this senseless act of violence, we hope today's outcome provides a measure of justice for Dr. Nelson's loved ones and all those impacted by her loss."

The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Cody Tolbert and Sam Winnig.

Woman Sentenced to 25 Years at 100% for Murder of Memphis Community Activist — Shelby County District Attorney Tifanee Wright has been sentenced to 25 years in prison at 100 percent for the murder of Memphis community activist Dr. Yvonne Nelson.

CASE OF THE DAY:

Daniel Harvey’s six-year suspended sentence was revoked, and he was ordered to serve his sentence in custody

Prosecutors proved Harvey repeatedly violated probation, including multiple positive drug tests

Harvey also failed to make any restitution payments to the victim as required

Original case stemmed from an aggravated burglary of a home under renovation in 2024

Harvey stole construction materials and caused significant property damage

***PRESS RELEASE***

VIOLENT SHELBY COUNTY FELON BEHIND BARS ON DRUG AND WEAPON CHARGES

SHELBY COUNTY, TENN. – The West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force says that a joint investigation with partnering Agencies results in a violent felon behind bars.

During the afternoon hours of June 10th, Agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force’s Violent Crime Initiative in partnership with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Memphis Office of the D.E.A. concluded an investigation into the selling of fentanyl from a room at the Deluxe Inn and Suites on Lamar Ave. by conducting a traffic stop on the suspect who had been identified as Stephen Shelby, 43, of Memphis. During the traffic stop, Agents seized approximately ¼ ounce of fentanyl and ½ ounce of m**hamphetamine. The roadside investigation, ultimately led to the service of a search warrant on Shelby’s hotel room where Agents seized a loaded semi-automatic handgun, a loaded derringer style handgun and a set of digital scales.

Records indicate that Shelby has been convicted of multiple violent felonies to include; facilitation of first degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and Aggravated burglary leading Agents to seek charges of 2 counts of possession of schedule II drugs for sale, 2 counts possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and 2 counts possession of a weapon during the commission of a dangerous felony.

"it's sometimes overlooked that this is the West Tennessee VIOLENT CRIME and Drug Task Force. We focus on the connection between violence and the drug trade. This case is a good example."

D.A. Steve Mulroy


“The beauty of the West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force is the ability to join multiple people of different expertise from multiple Agencies together to come up with the desired end result and in this case, that is getting a violent individual who peddles poison like fentanyl and m**h to our citizens. I appreciate the partnerships and give kudos to the fine men and women who made Memphis a little safer yesterday.”

- Johnie Carter, Director

The Shelby County District Attorney's Office of Steve Mulroy will be prosecuting this case.

The West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force is a law enforcement agency that operates by agreement between the 28th, 29th and 30th District Attorneys General of Frederick Agee, Danny Goodman and Steve Mulroy. The V.C.I.F. Unit operates out of the 30th District and is made up of full time employees of the Drug Task Force. These Task Force Agents, are assigned to work fulltime in the nine most dangerous zip codes in Memphis under the Governor’s Violent Crime Initiative Fund grant (V.C.I.F.).
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Johnie Carter
Director
901-222-1480

CASE OF THE DAY:

Rodolfo Dominguez was held to state on all charges following a preliminary hearing before Judge Greg Gilbert

First case involves an Aggravated Assault charge stemming from a December 2025 incident

Second case includes Aggravated Assault, Criminal Attempt Kidnapping, Interference with Emergency Calls, and Theft of Property from an April 2026 incident

Prosecutors allege Dominguez attacked his ex-girlfriend, attempted to force her into a vehicle, and prevented her from calling 911

A Good Samaritan intervened, allowing the victim to escape and contact authorities

Judge found probable cause on all charges in both cases

Defendant remains in custody on a combined $140,000 bond

CASE OF THE DAY:

Charged with First-Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery, Employing a Firearm During a Dangerous Felony, Aggravated Assault, and Reckless Endangerment

Charges stem from the December 2023 killing of Emmijal Bevill

Judge set bond at $500,000

Holmes was arrested in Cordova on an outstanding warrant

Happy Pride Month! DA Mulroy and staff from our office were proud to participate in the 51st Annual Memphis Pride Parade. It was a joyous day celebrating community, inclusion, and diversity.