Brookhaven teen gets 30 years for students DUI deaths
Brookhaven, MS
A 19-year-old Brookhaven teen has been sentenced to serve 30 years in prison for aggravated DUI resulting in death for the Oct. 14, 2014, crash that killed two Brookhaven High School football players.
Charles W. Acy, III, 19, was sentenced today by Warren County Judge Frank Vollor. He sentenced Acy to 25 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, 15 to serve followed by 10 years to serve post-release supervision on each count. The sentences are to run consecutively with a total number of 30 years to serve.
On October 14, 2014, Acy had been seen driving erratically throughout the day in his 2003 Hummer HH2. Later that evening, his vehicle collided head on with a Ford F150 in the 900 Block of Union Street in Brookhaven. The F150 was driven by 18-year-olds Jevonte Dickey and Shaquan Richardson who were on their way home from a school sporting event. Both victims were pronounced dead.
At the time of impact, residents on Union Street reported seeing Mr. Acy’s vehicle swerving from side to side and increasing his speed in excess of 70 miles per hour just seconds before the crash.
Acy’s toxicology reports showed he was under the influence of Marijuana and Alprazolam at the time of the crash, according to state Attorney General Jim Hood.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims’ family,” Hood said. “Hopefully this sentence will serve as a reminder to others, especially our youth, who decide to get behind the wheel when they are intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. Mississippi has penalties for underage drinking, drug abuse and possession of controlled substances. The results of making choices similar to this defendant’s not only messes up your life, but can also bring heartache and devastation to others.”
Richardson and Dickey, or "Quan" and "Bud," as they were known, were popular students at Brookhaven High.
The two football players had just left a softball game. Both being conscientious of their grades, they had attended the softball game for academic reasons as well as social.
"That's why we were at the softball game, so they could get extra credit. We were there with them," said Shoniece Smith. "It was really sad to hear that an hour later they were dead."
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