The Shelby County Sherrif's Office has launched an investigation into Justin Johnson, also known as Straight Drop, after drugs and a cell phone were reportedly found in his jail cell. Johnson is currently in jail after being charged with the murder of rapper Young Dolph. Previously, Johnson had his phone privileges revoked after recording a song via the jail phone.
Johnson turned himself in in early January 2022 while proclaiming his innocence. He is one of three men who has been charged with Dolph's murder. Dolph was shot and killed at a bakery in November 2021. Five days after the murder, Johnson dropped a video with Big Homiie G in which Johnson can be seen with a PRE pendant. Questions were raised as to how Johnson acquired the pendant, which represents the Paper Route Empire record label, as he does not have a deal with them. Dolph, on the other hand, was a member of PRE.
Johnson Found With Drugs
The Sherrif's Office did not disclose what sort of drugs Johnson was reportedly found with. Furthermore, the trial for the three men is yet to have a date fixed. Additionally, a fourth suspect was arrested last year in connection with the murder. A fifth suspect was also arrested in Indiana but subsequently released. Investigators believe that Johnson and another man were hired to murder Dolph. However, the investigation is ongoing. Last month, one of the defendants in the cash was given a $90k bond.
Meanwhile, Memphis continues to honor the late rapper. Alongside a mural commemorating him, November 17 has been designated Adolph "Young Dolph" Thornton Jr. Day in Tennessee and Georgia. However, the legal case remains complicated. In April, one of the suspects requested new representation of claims of bias and a conflict of interest. This is a developing story and you can find all the latest updates in the case here on HotNewHipHop.
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