Linwood Neal Cotton
Knox County · Booked Jan 17, 2026
Booking #1636306

Personal Information
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)
Aggravated Assault
Original: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC
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
Aggravated Assault
Original: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC
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
False Imprisonment
Original: FALSE IMPRISONMENT
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
Twelve Hour Hold Until 01/18/2026 @ 0617 Hours
Original: TWELVE HOUR HOLD UNTIL 01/18/2026 @ 0617 HOURS
GPS Required Prior to Release
Original: GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE
Vandalism
Original: VANDALISM - > $1,000 - <$2,500
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