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Linwood Neal Cotton

Knox County · Booked Jan 17, 2026

Booking #1636306

Booking photo of Linwood Neal Cotton, Knox County, Jan 17, 2026

Personal Information

Date of BirthDec 10, 2003 (age 22 at booking)

Linwood Cotton was booked in Knox County on Jan 17, 2026 on 2 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, including Aggravated Assault and 5 other charges.

Charges (6)

Charge 1
FELONY

Aggravated Assault

Original: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC

TCA § 39-13-102

Aggravated assault is assault committed with a deadly weapon (a firearm or anything designed to cause death or serious injury) or assault that causes serious bodily injury (substantial risk of death or permanent damage); this is a Class D felony (2 to 12 years in prison, up to $5,000 fine), but can be elevated to a Class C or B felony depending on aggravating circumstances like the severity of injury or use of weapons.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000

Max Jail: 2-12 yearsMax Fine: $5,000
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Offense:Jan 17, 2026
Charge 2
FELONY

Aggravated Assault

Original: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC

TCA § 39-13-102

Aggravated assault is assault committed with a deadly weapon (a firearm or anything designed to cause death or serious injury) or assault that causes serious bodily injury (substantial risk of death or permanent damage); this is a Class D felony (2 to 12 years in prison, up to $5,000 fine), but can be elevated to a Class C or B felony depending on aggravating circumstances like the severity of injury or use of weapons.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000

Max Jail: 2-12 yearsMax Fine: $5,000
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Offense:Jan 17, 2026
Charge 3
PENDING

False Imprisonment

Original: FALSE IMPRISONMENT

TCA § 39-13-302

False imprisonment is knowingly removing or confining another person unlawfully in a way that substantially interferes with their freedom of movement. Punishment is up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and up to $2,500 in fines.

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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Offense:Jan 17, 2026
Charge 4
PENDING

Twelve Hour Hold Until 01/18/2026 @ 0617 Hours

Original: TWELVE HOUR HOLD UNTIL 01/18/2026 @ 0617 HOURS

Offense:Jan 17, 2026
Charge 5
PENDING

GPS Required Prior to Release

Original: GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE

Offense:Jan 18, 2026
Charge 6
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:$5,000 (APPEARANCE)
Offense:Jan 18, 2026

Booking Details

Booking #1636306