Suspects who robbed woman at gunpoint at Georgia convenience store sentenced to 25 years in prison

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — Two males have been sentenced for the armed theft of a lady and theft at a Circle Ok comfort retailer.

Cherokee County District Legal professional Shannon Wallace introduced Brandon Devontae Kemp, 29, of Smyrna, and Kerrick McCaslin, 24, of Atlanta, have been sentenced to jail for armed theft and different crimes.

Prices leading to sentencing stem from an armed theft that occurred simply after 1 a.m. on Jan. 24, 2020, on the Circle Ok/Flash Meals on Freeway 92 in Woodstock.

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Simply after midnight, Kemp and McCaslin arrived at Flash Meals and hung round inside the shop for about an hour earlier than standing outdoors the entrance door to smoke.

Shortly after, each males noticed a lady alone pumping fuel and tried to take her car at gunpoint.

McCaslin pulled a firearm whereas Kemp climbed into the driving force’s seat.

Frightened, the sufferer bumped into the shop, carrying her keys, looking for assist.

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McCaslin then grabbed the sufferer’s purse from inside her car, and the 2 males fled on foot.

An worker referred to as 911, and Woodstock Police responded.

After talking with the worker and the sufferer, police reviewed surveillance video of the incident.

Hours later, Walmart staff noticed the suspects inside the shop at roughly 6 a.m. and alerted Woodstock Police, who arrested the boys.

McCaslin was carrying the loaded pistol used within the crime within the waistband of his pants, whereas Kemp held the sufferer’s money. Police discovered the sufferer’s pockets and wristlet beneath a shelving unit close to the place Kemp was arrested and her purse subsequent to a dumpster, which was positioned within the flight path from Circle Ok to Walmart.

Previous to trial, McCaslin pleaded responsible to armed theft and possession of a firearm through the fee of a felony.

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Late final month, Decide Matthew O. Simmons sentenced him to 25 years, with the primary 10 years to be served in jail and the rest to be served on probation.

A Cherokee County jury discovered Kemp responsible of all expenses, together with armed theft, hijacking a motorized vehicle, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm through the fee of a felony, and theft by taking.

Simmons sentenced Kemp on Could 25, 2022, to life in jail with out the potential for parole, plus 25 years to run consecutively.

“We’re happy with this responsible verdict and the sentences for each defendants,” District Legal professional Shannon Wallace stated. “Because of the arduous work of legislation enforcement and the prosecution of this case, two harmful criminals will now not be on our streets. Our hearts exit to the sufferer who was understandably traumatized.”

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