Shelby County District Attorney's Office

05/01/2026

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office wishes everyone a Happy International Workers’ Day and May Day. Today, we recognize the contributions of workers across our community and the importance of fair and safe workplaces for all.

04/30/2026

Take a look back at April with highlights from the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office, presented by DA Mulroy. From community outreach to work in the courtroom, this video highlights the efforts and impact of our office throughout the month. If you’d like to see what we did this past month or view previous newsletters, click here: https://www.scdag.com/newsletters

04/29/2026

CASE OF THE DAY:

Derrick White faces charges of Aggravated Robbery and Theft of Property $10,000+

Allegedly committed Aggravated Robbery less than two weeks after being released on the theft case

Incident involved displaying fi****ms to a victim, causing her to flee and abandon her vehicle

Defendant later found in possession of the stolen vehicle

Cell phone evidence linked him to the crime, including photos with a mask and the vehicle

Court granted motion to increase bond from $6,500 to $50,000 on the robbery charge

Bond on the theft case also raised to $3,000

04/29/2026

With over 120 prosecutors on our team, we handle thousands of cases each week. Here’s a brief overview of what’s been happening at the DA’s Office over the past week.

04/28/2026

First Deputy District Attorney Chris Lareau, a CrimeStoppers board member, received a running award from Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn during a 10K hosted by CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County at Shelby Farms Park.

The event marked a significant milestone—10,000 successful expungements of criminal records—highlighting the impact of second chances and the path toward full citizenship.

04/28/2026

The state Legislature has passed a bill that would add two more judges to Shelby County for criminal cases. The bill now heads to Gov. Lee to sign.

04/28/2026

CASE OF THE DAY:

James Sherman pled guilty to Second-Degree Murder

Sentence: 22 years

Case stems from a 2022 fatal stabbing

Victim found with multiple stab wounds at a residence on Bond Avenue

Defendant initially denied involvement, then admitted to the stabbing while in custody

Victim was pronounced dead at the scene

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

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Updates from Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy | April 24th Shelby County District Attorney sent this bulletin at 04/24/2026 04:17 PM EDT Message from the DA This week, our office handled two serious and heartbreaking cases involving young people—both involving gun violence and the loss of life. In on...

04/24/2026

04/24/2026

As National Crime Victims’ Rights Week comes to an end, we are reminded that every victim’s experience matters. We are committed to ensuring victims are informed, supported, and heard throughout the justice process.

April Campbell shares her story of loss and resilience following the murder of her daughter, Danielle Hoyle, and newborn granddaughter, Kennedy. In October 2025, Brandon Isabelle was convicted on all counts and later sentenced to 147 years in prison.

Through an incredibly difficult time, Ms. Campbell credits our Special Victims Unit prosecutors and Victim/Witness Coordinators for supporting her and ensuring her voice was heard. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of seeking justice for victims and their families.