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Grady Ratledge was booked in McMinn County on Jan 23, 2026 on 3 felonies, including Escape and 2 other charges.
Charges (3)
Escape
Original: ESCAPE (Felony)
It is illegal to escape from prison or jail, or to escape while in a police officer's custody (such as after being handcuffed). Escaping from a facility while held for a misdemeanor is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine), but escaping while held for a felony is a Class E felony. Any sentence for escape must be served in addition to the original sentence.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Sentence: BOUND OVER
Aggravated Assault
Original: VIOLATION OF PROBATION STATE - ATTEMPTED AGG ASSAULT (Felony)
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
Sentence: 4 YEARS SUSP ON SERVING 1 YEAR THEN REINSTATE TO STATE PROBATION
Aggravated Assault
Original: VIOLATION OF PROBATION STATE - ATTEMTPED AGG ASSAULT X3 (Felony)
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
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