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John Lewis Fortson

Knox County · Booked Feb 8, 2026

Booking #70608

Personal Information

Date of BirthMay 13, 1955 (age 70 at booking)
RaceBlack
SexMale
Height5'11"
Weight185 lbs
HairGray
EyesBrown

Tattoos / Scars / Marks

SCAR, EYEBROW, LEFT/LEFT EYE AREA; SCAR, LEG, LEFT; SCAR, KNEE, RIGHT; SCAR, ANKLE, RIGHT; SCAR, FOREHEAD; SCAR, HEAD, NONSPECIFIC; SCAR, KNEE, LEFT

John Fortson was booked in Knox County on Feb 8, 2026 on 2 violations, including Violation of Probation and 1 other charge.

Charges (2)

Charge 1
VIOLATION

Violation of Probation

Original: COMMUNITY SUPERVISION VIOLATION Bond: $2,000.00

TCA § 40-35-311

Issuance of warrant or summons upon violation of conditions of probation – Probation revocation hearing – Admissibility of laboratory report – Revocation of probation and suspension of sentence – Use of validated risk and n… — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Charge 2
VIOLATION

Violation of Probation

Original: COMMUNITY SUPERVISION VIOLATION Bond: $10,000.00

TCA § 40-35-311

Issuance of warrant or summons upon violation of conditions of probation – Probation revocation hearing – Admissibility of laboratory report – Revocation of probation and suspension of sentence – Use of validated risk and n… — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Booking Details

Booking #70608