Reynolds man convicted of family violence-related aggravated assault in Centerville

CENTERVILLE — Devin Robinson, 29, of Reynolds, pled guilty to aggravated assault-family violence and was sentenced to 20 years with the first seven to be served in prison. 

According to a media release from the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, this case stemmed from an August 26, 2024, call to 140 Red Birch Lane in Centerville. The release said the Centerville Police Department was dispatched due to a suspected domestic dispute in progress. The DA’s Office said a neighbor witnessed Robinson attacking his “live-in” girlfriend inside her vehicle. 

“During the course of this attack, Robinson strangled the victim with his hands, struck her in the face multiple times, pulled her hair and held her down preventing escape,” the release said. 

Robinson’s girlfriend had noticeable injuries on her face and body. Robinson was already on probation at the time for a prior drug charge, according to the release.

“[Robinson] told officers as he was being transported to the County jail that he wasn’t worried about the family violence charge, as he did not believe it would lead to his probation being revoked,” the release said. 

Robinson’s probation was “revoked in full”  to prison less than two months after his arrest. The release said he chose to plead guilty to the aggravated assault-family violence charge rather than going to trial. 

This case was investigated by Centerville Police Department Officer James Hill, and prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Mike Smith, who provided comments: 

“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,” Smith said. 

District Attorney Eric Edwards also shared comments: 

“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,” he said.