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Chester Werkheiser

Knox County · Booked Feb 9, 2026

Booking #1698044

Chester Werkheiser was booked in Knox County on Feb 9, 2026 on 2 felonies, including Sexual Battery and 2 other charges.

Charges (3)

Charge 1
FELONY E

Sexual Battery

Original: SEXUAL BATTERY

TCA § 39-13-505

Sexual battery is unwanted sexual contact (touching of intimate parts or clothing covering intimate areas) accomplished through force, coercion, fraud, or when the victim is mentally incapacitated, mentally defective, or physically helpless. This is the less severe sexual offense not involving penetration. Conviction carries 1 to 6 years in prison and fines up to $3,000.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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Charge 2
FELONY E

Sexual Battery

Original: SEXUAL BATTERY

TCA § 39-13-505

Sexual battery is unwanted sexual contact (touching of intimate parts or clothing covering intimate areas) accomplished through force, coercion, fraud, or when the victim is mentally incapacitated, mentally defective, or physically helpless. This is the less severe sexual offense not involving penetration. Conviction carries 1 to 6 years in prison and fines up to $3,000.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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Charge 3
PENDING

GPS Required Prior to Release

Original: GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE

Booking Details

Booking #1698044