Wilson County deputies are leaning on the public for help after a "Felony Friday" social media post named Adam Herman Shoulders as wanted on several felony counts. The bulletin from the sheriff’s office says Shoulders, born Dec. 14, 1977, is accused of theft of property valued between $10,000 and $60,000 and financial exploitation of an elderly person, and that he is also wanted for failure to appear in a bond-jumping case.
According to the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, the Felony Friday bulletin lists charges of theft of property between $10,000 and $60,000 and financial exploitation of an elderly person and notes that Shoulders is wanted for failing to appear in court on the bond-jumping matter. The post includes his birthdate and instructs anyone who spots him not to approach, but instead to contact law enforcement.
How to Share Tips
Deputies say anyone who recognizes Shoulders or knows where he might be should call the Wilson County Sheriff's Office Warrants Division at 615-444-1412, extension 3. Tips can be submitted anonymously, according to the Wilson County Sheriff's Office. Officials emphasize that residents should not try to make contact with the wanted individual and should let deputies handle any approach or arrest.
What the Charges Could Mean
Under Tennessee law, "financial exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable adult" is treated more harshly than standard theft. The offense is punished one classification higher than an equivalent theft charge and lets prosecutors seek an asset freeze when alleged losses top $5,000, per Tennessee Code § 39-15-502. That enhancement can raise potential penalties and also opens a civil path for victims to pursue restitution if charges are ultimately filed and proven. The current Facebook bulletin reflects an active search by deputies and not a criminal conviction.
Why Deputies Use 'Felony Friday'
The sheriff's office has turned "Felony Friday" into a regular feature on its social channels, using the posts to spotlight people with active warrants and crowdsource tips from residents. Supporters argue the strategy can shake loose leads that might otherwise never reach investigators, while critics caution that public social media callouts can name people before prosecutors formally bring charges, according to earlier alerts this year.
Anyone with information about Shoulders' whereabouts is asked to call the Warrants Division at 615-444-1412 ext. 3 or to contact Crime Stoppers. The sheriff’s Facebook post includes instructions for anonymous tips. According to the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, members of the public should not attempt to approach the man and should allow deputies to handle any enforcement action.
