October 19, 2016 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Johnie Gamble IV.
SCSO Lieutenant Kevin Windham was contacted Sept. 26 by Sheri Moore Miller in reference to a softball tournament hosted by Gamble on behalf of her son who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Miller stated the tournament was held Aug. 27 and approximately $1,000 was raised to help the family with medical expenses.
Miller told Lt. Windham that the money was to be deposited into a GoFund Me account established for her son. Miller stated she and her husband had both spoke to Gamble concerning the money and he stated he would give them the money.
On Sept. 26, Lt. Windham spoke with Gamble and gave him the opportunity to come to the SCSO and provide a statement but Gamble chose not to do so. Gamble stated to Lt. Windham that he had not given the money to Miller because he was going to put himself and his family before others.
Gamble was arrested Oct. 18 at his residence in Joaquin. He was charged with Exploitation of a Child, Elderly or Disabled Person (F3) W#1118-16 and Resisting Arrest (MA). Gamble bonded out Oct. 19 on $13,000 total bonds.
