Reynolds man sentenced to 20 years for aggravated assault-family violence
Robinson was immediately sentenced by Houston County Chief Superior Court Judge Edward D. Lukemire to 20 years in prison, with the first seven years to serve.
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Reynolds man pleaded guilty to aggravated assault-family violence, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards.
29-year-old Devin Jamal Robinson entered his guilty plea on February 23, 2026, in the Superior Court of Houston County. The plea came while motions were being heard for his upcoming jury trial, which had been scheduled to begin March 9, 2026.
Robinson was immediately sentenced by Houston County Chief Superior Court Judge Edward D. Lukemire to 20 years in prison, with the first seven years to serve.
The case stems from an August 26, 2024, incident at a Centerville home. Centerville Police Department officers were dispatched after a neighbor reported witnessing Robinson attacking his former live-in girlfriend inside her vehicle.
During the attack, Robinson strangled the victim with his hands, struck her multiple times in the face, pulled her hair, and held her down, preventing her from escaping. Officers saw numerous injuries on the victim’s face and body.
Robinson, who was on probation at the time for a prior drug offense, reportedly told officers while being transported to the county jail that he wasn’t concerned about the family violence charge, saying he “wouldn’t worry about the charges, as [he wouldn’t] be here very long.”
Less than two months after his arrest, Robinson’s probation was revoked, and he was returned to prison. As his trial approached in March 2026, Robinson opted to plead guilty instead of going to trial.
The case was primarily investigated by Officer James Hill of the Centerville Police Department and prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Mike Smith of the Houston County District Attorney’s Office.
Senior Assistant District Attorney Mike Smith of the Houston Circuit District Attorney’s Office released the following statement:
“The Houston County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the Centerville Police Department, as well as the Department of Community Supervision, for their outstanding efforts in bringing this domestic abuser to justice. The Office would especially like to highlight the efforts of Officer James Hill with the Centerville Police Department for his quick actions in protecting this victim. All members of our community should be safe from domestic abuse. While these narcissistic abusers think they are above the law and will avoid facing the consequences of their cycles of violence, the District Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners are committed to standing up for the most vulnerable in our community, even when those individuals may not stand up for themselves. Everybody counts; or nobody counts. The District Attorney’s Office will always seek to eradicate domestic violence in our community.”
Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards released the following statement:
“Family violence is one of the most dangerous and difficult circumstances we confront as prosecutors, and it is far too often dismissed by offenders and members of the public alike as a ‘private
matter.’ This case demonstrates the opposite. Strangulation and physical assaults like the one committed here are among the clearest warning signs that violence in a relationship is escalating and that a victim’s life may be at risk. Over the past year, Houston County has experienced an alarming number of family violence homicides. Many of those tragedies began with assaults that looked very similar to this one—no firearm, no knife, just a violent offender using his hands to exert control over another person. We take those warning signs extremely seriously. The sentence imposed in this case reflects our commitment to intervening before violence escalates further. I am grateful for the work of the Centerville Police Department and the prosecution of this case by Senior Assistant District Attorney Mike Smith. Protecting victims of domestic violence remains one of the highest priorities of this office, and we will continue to pursue these cases aggressively to prevent future tragedies. If you or someone you know is the victim of ongoing family violence, there are numerous community resources available to you, and you can report violent acts anonymously by contacting Macon Regional Crimestoppers.”
