Personal Information
Clifton Dowell was booked in Shelby County on Feb 13, 2026 on 2 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, including Unlawful Weapon Possession and 4 other charges.
Charges (5)
Unlawful Weapon Possession
Original: Charge Code: 21229 Charge Description: CONVICTED FELON IN POSS OF HANDGUN
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
Evading Arrest
Original: Charge Code: 21147 Charge Description: EVADING ARREST
It is illegal to hide from or run away from a police officer you know is trying to arrest you, or to flee in a vehicle when signaled to stop by a police officer. Evading arrest is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine, with mandatory driver's license suspension of 6 months to 2 years. This offense can be enhanced to a felony if you flee in a vehicle in dangerous circumstances or if the attempted arrest was lawful.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: Charge Code: 21182 Charge Description: POSS CONT SUB W/I TO MANUF/DEL/SELL
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
License Plate Light Required
Original: Charge Code: 10929 Charge Description: LICENSE PLATE LIGHT REQUIRED
Firearm During Dangerous Felony
Original: Charge Code: 22481 Charge Description: POSS FIREARM/DANGEROUS FELONY
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