Rayford Cardell Rivers
Knox County · Booked Jan 21, 2026
Booking #1054059
Personal Information
Rayford Rivers was booked in Knox County on Jan 21, 2026 on 2 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, including Aggravated Assault and 3 other charges.
Charges (4)
Aggravated Assault
Original: AGG. ASSAULT, AGG. ANIMAL CRUELTY, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE, AND EMPLOYING A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS 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
Drug Possession
Original: SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE
It is illegal to knowingly possess a controlled substance or casually exchange a small amount without a valid prescription from a doctor. This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a fine up to $2,500, but it can be enhanced to a Class E felony for certain circumstances (such as being near a school or involving minors).
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
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
12 Hour Hold Until 01-21-2026 @ 1626 Hours
Original: 12 HOUR HOLD UNTIL 01-21-2026 @ 1626 HOURS