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Merino Choice was booked in Shelby County on Feb 24, 2026 on 1 misdemeanor, including Harassment and 3 other charges.
Charges (4)
Harassment
Original: Charge Code: 21176 Charge Description: HARASSMENT
The offense is intentionally pursuing, contacting, or communicating with another person in a way that alarms or annoys them (including through electronic means or social media), or intentionally threatening another person or a minor. This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500; it is enhanced to a Class E felony if the victim is a minor, if the defendant has prior harassment convictions, or if the harassment involves threats of violence.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Stalking, Aggravated Stalking, and Especially
Original: Charge Code: 21859 Charge Description: STALKING
[Note: The statute text provided is incomplete and corrupted. A complete explanation cannot be provided without the full statutory language. Based on the title and classification alone: Stalking involves repeatedly contacting, following, threatening, or harassing someone in ways that cause fear or emotional distress. The penalties range from Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days jail and $2,500 fine) to Class C or E felony depending on whether a weapon is involved or if the victim is a minor or vulnerable person.]
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Harassment
Original: Charge Code: 21176 Charge Description: HARASSMENT
The offense is intentionally pursuing, contacting, or communicating with another person in a way that alarms or annoys them (including through electronic means or social media), or intentionally threatening another person or a minor. This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500; it is enhanced to a Class E felony if the victim is a minor, if the defendant has prior harassment convictions, or if the harassment involves threats of violence.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Vandalism
Original: Charge Code: 27024 Charge Description: VANDALISM $1000 OR LESS
It is illegal to intentionally damage someone else's property by destroying it, making it unusable, defacing it, or contaminating it with chemicals or toxic substances. The offense includes damaging merchandise in stores and marking or defacing government property. A violation is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. The charge is enhanced to a Class E felony (1-6 years prison) in certain circumstances, such as for repeat offenses or especially serious property damage.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500