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Lyle Vernon Tarlton

Knox County · Booked Dec 1, 2025

Booking #1690205

Booking photo of Lyle Vernon Tarlton, Knox County, Dec 1, 2025

Personal Information

Date of BirthJun 28, 1990 (age 35 at booking)
RaceWhite
SexMale
Height6′ 0″ (1.83 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg)
HairBrown
EyesBrown

Lyle Tarlton was booked in Knox County on Dec 1, 2025 on 3 felonies, including Aggravated Kidnapping and 6 other charges.

Charges (7)

Charge 1
FELONY B

Aggravated Kidnapping

Original: AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING

TCA § 39-13-304

Aggravated kidnapping is false imprisonment committed to facilitate another felony or escape, interfere with government functions, cause serious bodily injury or terror to the victim, while the victim suffers bodily injury, or while the kidnapper possesses or threatens to use a deadly weapon. Punishment ranges from 8 to 30 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines, though voluntarily releasing the victim alive or providing information leading to safe release is considered a mitigating factor at sentencing.

Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000

Max Jail: 8-30 yearsMax Fine: $25,000
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Bond:$30,000 (APPEARANCE)
Offense:Jan 6, 2026
Charge 2
FELONY

Aggravated Assault

Original: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC - STRANGULATION

TCA § 39-13-102

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

Max Jail: 2-12 yearsMax Fine: $5,000
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Bond:$20,000 (APPEARANCE)
Offense:Jan 6, 2026
Charge 3
PENDING

Aggravated Assault

Original: ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

TCA § 39-13-102

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

Max Jail: 2-12 yearsMax Fine: $5,000
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Bond:$10,000 (APPEARANCE)
Offense:Jan 6, 2026
Charge 4
FELONY

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: SCHEDULE II DRUGS: COCAINE - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER

TCA § 39-17-417

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

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

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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Bond:$15,000 (APPEARANCE)
Offense:Jan 6, 2026
Charge 5
PENDING

Twelve (12) Hour Hold Ends @ 1125 Hours on 12/01/2025

Original: TWELVE (12) HOUR HOLD ENDS @ 1125 HOURS ON 12/01/2025

Offense:Dec 1, 2025
Charge 6
PENDING

GPS Prior to Release

Original: GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE

Offense:Dec 1, 2025
Charge 7
PENDING

Federal Detainer

Original: FEDERAL DETAINER

Offense:Jan 12, 2026

Booking Details

Booking #1690205