Kearneysville Teen Sentenced for Assaulting Sheriff’s Sgt. in Charles Town
David Bernard Gillis, a 19-year-old from Kearneysville, was sentenced to 24 to 89 years in prison for multiple serious offenses, including attempted unlawful assault on a law enforcement officer. His conviction stems from a November 2023 incident in Charles Town, where he fired at Sgt. Vincent Tiong during a traffic stop. The case underscored the impact on Tiong's family and the community, as they grapple with the fear stemming from Gillis's actions. Prosecutors emphasized the need to protect law enforcement, as Tiong has served the community for two decades, risking his life for public safety.