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Charles Dakota Coffman

Knox County · Booked Jan 29, 2026

Booking #1615488

Booking photo of Charles Dakota Coffman, Knox County, Jan 29, 2026

Personal Information

Date of BirthJul 1, 2005 (age 20 at booking)
RaceWhite
SexMale

Charles Coffman was booked in Knox County on Jan 29, 2026 on 2 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, including Second Degree Murder and 4 other charges.

Charges (5)

Charge 1
FELONY

Second Degree Murder

Original: SECOND DEGREE MURDER - ATTEMPT

TCA § 39-13-210

Second-degree murder is intentionally killing another person, or killing someone through unlawful distribution of Schedule I or Schedule II drugs (or fentanyl/carfentanil) when the drug directly causes the death. Punishment ranges from 15 to 60 years in prison and up to $50,000 in fines, with enhanced sentences if the victim is a minor or if the defendant committed multiple acts of domestic abuse against the same victim showing a pattern of conduct likely to cause death.

Penalty: Class A felony; 15-60 years; fine up to $50,000

Max Jail: 15-60 yearsMax Fine: $50,000
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Bond:$125,000 (APPEARANCE)
Offense:Jan 29, 2026
Charge 2
PENDING

Tampering With or Fabricating Evidence

Original: TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE

TCA § 39-16-503

It is illegal to alter, destroy, hide, or create fake records, documents, or physical evidence when you know an investigation or court proceeding is happening, if you intend to affect the evidence or the outcome of the case. A conviction is a Class C felony punishable by 3-15 years in jail and up to $10,000 in fines.

Penalty: Class C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000

Max Jail: 3-15 yearsMax Fine: $10,000
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Bond:$2,500 (APPEARANCE)
Offense:Jan 29, 2026
Charge 3
FELONY B

Aggravated Kidnapping

Original: AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING

TCA § 39-13-304

Aggravated kidnapping is false imprisonment committed to facilitate another felony or escape, interfere with government functions, cause serious bodily injury or terror to the victim, while the victim suffers bodily injury, or while the kidnapper possesses or threatens to use a deadly weapon. Punishment ranges from 8 to 30 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines, though voluntarily releasing the victim alive or providing information leading to safe release is considered a mitigating factor at sentencing.

Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000

Max Jail: 8-30 yearsMax Fine: $25,000
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Bond:$20,000 (APPEARANCE)
Offense:Jan 29, 2026
Charge 4
PENDING

Theft of Property

Original: THEFT ($2,500 - $10,000)

TCA § 39-14-103

It is illegal to take or exercise control over someone else's property without their permission with the intent to either permanently deprive them of it or withhold it long enough to substantially reduce its value or their enjoyment of it. This applies to any item of value.

Penalty: Violation

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Bond:$1,000 (APPEARANCE)
Offense:Jan 29, 2026
Charge 5
MISDEMEANOR

Vandalism

Original: VANDALISM - > $1,000 - <$2,500

TCA § 39-14-408

It is illegal to intentionally damage someone else's property by destroying it, making it unusable, defacing it, or contaminating it with chemicals or toxic substances. The offense includes damaging merchandise in stores and marking or defacing government property. A violation is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. The charge is enhanced to a Class E felony (1-6 years prison) in certain circumstances, such as for repeat offenses or especially serious property damage.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$2,000 (APPEARANCE)
Offense:Jan 29, 2026

Booking Details

Booking #1615488