Memphis Man Arrested With Fentanyl and Guns

Memphis law enforcement shut down a deadly drug operation linked to fentanyl and meth, arresting 43-year-old Stephen Shelby after a traffic stop turned into a major bust. Agents found a quarter-ounce of fentanyl and half-ounce of meth, plus two handguns and drug scales in his hotel room. Shelby’s criminal history—ranging from murder facilitation to aggravated robbery—makes him ineligible to possess firearms, adding serious legal weight to the case. Prosecutors are preparing additional charges, including trafficking and illegal gun possession during a felony. This coordinated effort underscores how task forces are tackling the dangerous intersection of drugs and violence, making Memphis streets safer one arrest at a time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d93c0a993bc7fcb