David Jason Covington
Knox County · Booked Feb 6, 2026
Booking #171150
Personal Information
David Covington was booked in Knox County on Feb 6, 2026 on 1 felony, 1 misdemeanor, 1 violation, including Aggravated Assault and 4 other charges.
Charges (5)
Aggravated Assault
Original: AGG ROBBERY, ASSAULT, EVADING ARREST, AND VIOLATION OF DRIVERS LICENSE LAW
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
Tampering With or Fabricating Evidence
Original: VIOLATION OF ONE-WAY TRAFFIC LAW, VIOLATION OF DRIVER\'S LICENSE LAW, SIMPLE POSS. OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE, AND TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE
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
DUI
Original: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, VIOLATION OF DRIVERS LICENSE LAW, AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Driving under the influence prohibited – Alcohol concentration in blood or breath.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationTDOC Inmate (State Prison Hold)
Original: TDOC INMATE