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John HENRY Higdon

Shelby County · Booked Feb 17, 2026

Booking #26102565

Personal Information

Date of BirthAug 4, 1964 (age 61 at booking)
RaceBlack
SexMale
Height6'2"
Weight205 lbs
HairBrown
EyesHazel

Tattoos / Scars / Marks

SCAR, KNEE, LEFT

John Higdon was booked in Shelby County on Feb 17, 2026 on 3 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, including Unlawful Weapon Possession and 4 other charges.

Charges (5)

Charge 1
FELONY

Unlawful Weapon Possession

Original: Charge Code: 32024 Charge Description: UNLAWFUL POSS WEAPON

TCA § 39-17-1307

It is illegal to carry or possess certain weapons including firearms, knives, or items designed to cause serious injury or death. Base punishment is up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $500 in fines. Penalties increase to felonies (1-6 years) if the weapon is carried during commission of a felony, near school property, or in certain other circumstances. ---

Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Charge 2
FELONY E

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: Charge Code: 21182 Charge Description: POSS CONT SUB W/I TO MANUF/DEL/SELL

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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Charge 3
FELONY

Firearm During Dangerous Felony

Original: Charge Code: 22481 Charge Description: POSS FIREARM/DANGEROUS FELONY

TCA § 39-17-1324

It is illegal to possess a firearm with the intent to use it armed during the commission or attempted commission of a dangerous felony (any felony involving violence, threat of violence, or serious bodily injury). Violation is a Class D felony (2-12 years imprisonment and/or up to $5,000 fine), and can be enhanced to a Class C felony depending on the circumstances or nature of the underlying felony.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000

Max Jail: 2-12 yearsMax Fine: $5,000
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Charge 4
MISDEMEANOR

Driving on Suspended/revoked License

Original: Charge Code: 20084 Charge Description: DRIVING WHILE LICENSE S/R/C

TCA § 55-50-504

Driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked – Minors – Forfeiture – Notice — Class B misdemeanor. Up to 6 months in jail and $500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Charge 5
PENDING

Speed Limits

Original: Charge Code: 10341 Charge Description: SPEEDING M

TCA § 55-8-152

Speed limits – Penalties — Class C misdemeanor. Up to 30 days in jail and $50 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50

Max Jail: 30 daysMax Fine: $50
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Booking Details

Booking #26102565