Press Releases
Fentanyl Delivery Leads to Fifteen-Year Sentence
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Felony Drug Unit obtained a fifteen-year sentence against a man who delivered the fentanyl that caused a woman’s death. Wesley Allen Lacey,…
Mother Convicted of Five-Year-Old Daughter’s Death
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Child Abuse Unit obtained convictions against a woman whose neglect led to the death of her five-year-old daughter and then lied multiple…
Kidnapper Convicted after Hours-Long Assault on Girlfriend
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Domestic Violence Unit obtained convictions against a man who assaulted and confined his girlfriend for over seven hours. Timothy Dewayne Stanton, 48,…
Driver Convicted in Fatal Maynardville Highway Wreck
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the DUI Unit obtained convictions against a drunk driver who killed an eighteen-year-old victim and severely injured a seventeen-year-old victim. Roger James Barnhart,…
Marijuana Dispute Ends in Murder Conviction
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Major Crimes Unit obtained convictions against a man who stabbed and killed a middleman during a marijuana sale. Mark Lowayne Venson, 57,…
Fentanyl Delivery Leads to Second Degree Murder Conviction
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Felony Drug Unit obtained a conviction against a man who delivered the fentanyl that caused a woman’s death. Wesley Allen Lacey, 52,…
Repeat Burglar Sentenced to Fifteen Years
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Career Gang Unit obtained a fifteen-year sentence against a repeat burglar who was caught in the act by an observant neighbor. Kevin…
Child Rapist Sentenced to Thirty-One Years in Prison
Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Child Abuse Unit obtained a thirty-one-year sentence against a man who repeatedly sexually assaulted a child beginning when the child was five years old. Carl…
Repeat Drug Trafficker Caught with Gun and Drugs during Traffic Stop
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Career Gang Unit obtained convictions against a gang member and repeat drug trafficker. Anthony Dewayne Dean, Jr., 34, was convicted of Possession…
Domestic Assault Defendant Convicted at Trial
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Domestic Violence Unit obtained a conviction against a man who assaulted his wife during a contentious divorce. John Mark Hall, 43, was…
Passenger Killed during Domestic Argument
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Major Crimes Unit obtained a sixteen-year sentence against a woman who shot a passenger in her ex-boyfriend’s car during an argument. Kyeisha…
Repeat Domestic Abuser Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Domestic Violence Unit obtained a ten-year sentence against a man who tried to ram a car into his wife. Timothy Ronald Cunningham,…
Stalker Repeatedly Shoots at Ex-Girlfriend before Fleeing to Texas
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Domestic Violence Unit obtained a conviction against a man who repeatedly shot at his ex-girlfriend before fleeing to Texas. Jomo Kenyatta Berry,…
Repeat Burglar Caught in the Act
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Career Gang Unit obtained convictions against a repeat burglar who was caught in the act by an observant neighbor. Kevin Ray Newman,…
Felon Sentenced to Fourteen Years for Gun Possession
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Career Gang Unit obtained a fourteen-year sentence against a multi-convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Donald D. Kirkland, 42, was convicted…
Lonsdale Residence Closed after Multiple Overdoses
Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen’s Felony Drug Unit and investigators with the Knoxville Police Department Organized Crime Unit and Drug Related Death Task Force closed a residence that has been…
Passenger Killed during Domestic Argument
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Major Crimes Unit obtained convictions against a woman who shot a passenger in her ex-boyfriend’s car during an argument. Kyeisha Alazae Dalton,…
Babysitter Convicted of Rape of a Child Sentenced to Thirty-Five Years
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Child Abuse Unit obtained a thirty-five-year sentence against a man who raped a child he was babysitting. Steven Lee McAbee, 43, was…
Murderer Shoots Father During Children’s Water Balloon Fight
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Major Crimes Unit obtained multiple convictions against a man who shot a father during a children’s water balloon fight. Ralphelle Antre James,…
Felon Convicted of Brandishing Handgun Sentenced to Twenty Years
DA Charme Allen announces that prosecutors in the Career Gang Unit obtained a twenty-year-sentence against a gang member and convicted felon who brandished a handgun and threatened to shoot a…