David McCray aka Kawika Irrelevant Sentenced to 17 Years of Prison

[May 18, 2018]  On May 16, 2018, Associate Judge William Workman sentenced Kawika Irrelevant, formerly known as David McCray, to 17 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with 3 years of mandatory supervised release to follow. Based upon truth-in-sentencing provisions, Mr. Irrelevant must serve 85% of the 17 year sentence before he is eligible for parole consideration.

The case arises out of a Lincoln Police Department investigation in September of 2016. Using a confidential informant wearing a court authorized overhear device, Lincoln Police were able to secure evidence of Kawika Irrelevant, a convicted felon, selling a .38 caliber Rossi brand revolver and five bullets for $350.00. The crime occurred at 413 Decatur Street in Lincoln.

Based upon Mr. Irrelevant’s prior criminal history, he was charged and convicted as an Armed Habitual Criminal, a class X felony. On March 27, 2018, Kawika Irrelevant entered into a partially negotiated plea agreement where he pleaded guilty to the offense and the State’s Attorney’s Office agreed to cap their sentencing recommendation at 17 years in prison.

“We are very pleased with the Court’s sentence. Our hope is that such a significant sentence will send a message that the illegal possession, sale, or use of firearms will be met with a serious consequence,” stated Logan County State’s Attorney Jonathan Wright.

[Jonathan C. Wright
Logan County State’s Attorney]