Suspected mastermind of Young Dolph murder arrested in Southaven

MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The suspected mastermind in the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph was booked into the DeSoto County Jail on Sunday on stalking and various traffic violations.

Hernandez Govan, 44, was charged with stalking, repeated pursuit, harassment or menacing, driving without a license and possession of an improperly displayed license plate.

Govan was released from jail on Monday on $2,250 bail.

Govan is accused of hiring Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith to shoot Young Dolph in 2021.

Earlier this month, a judge set a trial date for Govan, Justin Johnson, Cornelius Smith and Jermarcus Johnson in September.

Jemarcus Johnson has already pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the crime.

Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith will appear in court on August 9 for a hearing on their motions, ahead of their scheduled trial date.

Govan is scheduled to appear in Southaven Municipal Court on June 26 on the alleged traffic violations and on August 20 on the stalking and harassment charges.