Shalena Denise Wells
Knox County · Booked Jan 13, 2026
Booking #1001002
Personal Information
Shalena Wells was booked in Knox County on Jan 13, 2026 on 1 felony, 2 misdemeanors, 1 violation, including Drug Paraphernalia and 5 other charges.
Charges (6)
Drug Paraphernalia
Original: CHILD ENDANGERMENT, SIMPLE POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE, SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION, AND POSS OF CONTRABAND IN A PENAL FACILITY
It is illegal to knowingly use, possess, deliver, or manufacture drug paraphernalia (equipment used to consume, produce, or test drugs, such as pipes, syringes, or meth labs). This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a fine up to $2,500, but it can be enhanced to a Class E felony depending on circumstances.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Theft of Property
Original: THEFT AND BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE
It is illegal to take or exercise control over someone else's property without their permission with the intent to either permanently deprive them of it or withhold it long enough to substantially reduce its value or their enjoyment of it. This applies to any item of value.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationIdentity Theft Victims’ Rights
Original: BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE, IDENTITY THEFT, FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT CARD, TENNESSEE COMPUTER ACT VIOLATION AND THEFT OF FIREARM
This is the "Identity Theft Victims' Rights Act of 2004." It makes it illegal to knowingly obtain, possess, buy, or use another person's personal identifying information (like their name, Social Security number, etc.) without their permission with intent to commit fraud, obtain credit or services in their name, or illegally obtain prescription medications. The base punishment is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days jail and $2,500 fine), but it can be enhanced to Class C or D felonies for repeat offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: SCHEDULE II DRUGS: FENTANYL - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER
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
Failure to Appear
Original: FAILURE TO APPEAR-MISDEMEANOR
It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Failure to Appear
Original: FAILURE TO APPEAR - MISDEMEANOR
It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500