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Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Career Gang Unit obtained multiple convictions against two gang members who robbed a wheelchair-bound family member. Byron Edwin Hartshaw, 34, and Gary Lee Emory, 37, were convicted of Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Burglary. The jury also found that Hartshaw is a member of the Vice Lords criminal street gang and that Emory is a member of the Gangster Disciples. Judge Steve Sword set the case for sentencing on July 13 where both men face between fifteen and twenty-seven years in prison.

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Felony Drug Unit obtained a thirty-seven-year sentence against a career criminal whose drug dealing led to the death of a thirty-year-old woman. Kenyon Demario Reynolds, 43, was convicted of Second Degree Murder, Sale and Delivery of Heroin in a Drug Free School Zone, Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Heroin in a Drug Free School Zone, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. Today, Judge Bob McGee sentenced Reynolds to serve thirty-seven years in prison. In addition to finding Reynolds guilty, the jury also assessed fines totaling $830,000.

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allens Major Crimes Unit obtained multiple convictions tonight against William Riley Gaul, 19.A Knox County jury convicted Gaul of First Degree Murder, Stalking, Theft, Tampering with Evidence, Reckless Endangerment, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and Felony Murder.Judge Bob McGee imposed the mandatory life sentence and ordered Gaul into custody.

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Career Gang Unit obtained multiple convictions against two gang members who shot a man on Linden Avenue during a robbery. Tyshon Artrell Booker, 19, was…

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Domestic Violence Unit obtained convictions against a woman who broke into her neighbor’s house then admitted to the crime on Facebook. Stephanie Dawn Hunt, 39,…

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Career Gang Unit obtained multiple convictions against a gang member who robbed and shot a man in Lonsdale. Joshua Derrell Hurt, 19, was convicted of…

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Career Gang Unit obtained a thirty-year sentence against a gang member and career criminal. Glenn Larry Brown, Jr., 37, was convicted of Possession with Intent…

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s White Collar Unit obtained convictions against a con artist who lied about his military service to steal from veterans. Donald Jerden Hunley, 41, was ordered…

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Career Gang Unit obtained convictions against a Crips gang member who shot a man during a drug deal. Demorris Sanchez McKenzie, 28, was convicted of…

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Felony Drug Unit obtained convictions against a convicted felon whose drug dealing led to the death of a thirty-year-old woman. Kenyon Demario Reynolds, 43, was convicted of Second Degree Murder, Sale and Delivery of Heroin in a Drug Free School Zone, Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Heroin in a Drug Free School Zone, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. Judge Bob McGee set the case for sentencing on April 27 where Reynolds faces a minimum of thirty years in prison.

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Child Abuse Unit obtained a twelve-year sentence against a stepfather who sexually abused a seven-year-old child. Justin Dewayne Bumby, 29, was convicted last month of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Battery. In a sentencing hearing today, Judge Scott Green sentenced Bumby to serve twelve years in prison without the possibility of parole.

Prosecutors and investigators on the Drug Related Death Task Force have closed a residence that is a haven for drug use and drug distribution and that has been the scene…

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Career Gang Unit obtained convictions against a career criminal with twenty-two prior felony convictions who burglarized Wal-Mart. Curtis Logan Lawson, 36, was convicted of Burglary,…

Prosecutors in District Attorney General Charme Allen’s Child Abuse Unit obtained a fifty-two-year sentence against a man who raped his stepdaughter. Doyle Wayne Mason, Jr., 37, was convicted by a…

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Major Crimes Unit obtained convictions against a Crips gang member who murdered a man in east Knoxville over a drug debt. Ricky Allen Davis, Jr.,…

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s DUI Unit obtained a conviction against an impaired driver who crossed into oncoming traffic and killed another motorist. Sarah Ann England, 35, pled guilty to…

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Child Abuse Unit obtained convictions against a stepfather who sexually abused a seven-year-old child. Justin Dewayne Bumby, 29, was convicted of two counts of Aggravated…

Prosecutors in District Attorney General Charme Allen’s Child Abuse Unit obtained multiple convictions today against a man who raped his stepdaughter. Doyle Wayne Mason, Jr., 37, was convicted by a…

Prosecutors and investigators on the Drug Related Death Task Force have closed a residence that is a haven for drug use and drug distribution and that has been the scene…

Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Child Abuse Unit obtained a sixty-year sentence against a man who raped a nine-year-old third grader. Gary Allen Strange, 33, was convicted of three counts…