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Gang Members Convicted of Robbing Disabled Family Member

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.

Drug Dealer Convicted of Murder Sentenced to Thirty-Seven Years

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.

William Riley Gaul Convicted of First Degree Murder

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.

Drug Dealer Convicted of Second Degree Murder

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.

Stepfather Sentenced to Twelve Years for Molesting Second Grader

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.