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JOSEPH P HARRIS

Hamblen County · Booked Jan 28, 2026

Booking photo of JOSEPH P HARRIS, Hamblen County, Jan 28, 2026

Personal Information

RaceWhite
SexMale
Height6' 0''
Weight285 lbs
HairBlonde
EyesBlue
LocationMORRISTOWN

JOSEPH HARRIS was booked in Hamblen County on Jan 28, 2026 on 3 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, including Criminal Impersonation and 8 other charges.

Charges (9)

Charge 1
PENDING

Criminal Impersonation

Original: CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION

TCA § 39-16-301

It is illegal to pretend to be someone else, fake being a government employee, pretend to be a law enforcement officer, or falsely claim to have a disability—all with intent to defraud or injure another person. It is also illegal to falsely claim to be a military member or veteran by wearing unearned medals or rank. Base violation is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 6 months jail, $500 fine), but can be enhanced to Class A misdemeanor for certain types of impersonation, such as pretending to be a law enforcement officer while acting like one.

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

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Bond:$25,000
Charge 2
PENDING

Drug Paraphernalia

Original: UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES

TCA § 39-17-425

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Charge 3
FELONY

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: SCHEDULE II DRUG VIOLATIONS

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 4
FELONY

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: SCHEDULE III DRUG VIOLATIONS

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 5
PENDING

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: SCHEDULE IV DRUG VIOLATIONS

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 6
MISDEMEANOR A

Violation of Probation

Original: VIOLATION OF PROBATION

TCA § 40-35-311

Issuance of warrant or summons upon violation of conditions of probation – Probation revocation hearing – Admissibility of laboratory report – Revocation of probation and suspension of sentence – Use of validated risk and n… — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Charge 7
FELONY

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: SCHEDULE II DRUG VIOLATIONS

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 8
PENDING

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: MANUFACTURING/DELIVERING/SELLING/POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

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 9
PENDING

Contraband in Penal Institution

Original: CONTRABAND IN PENAL INSTITUTION

TCA § 39-16-201

It is illegal to knowingly bring weapons, ammunition, explosives, drugs, alcohol, or cell phones into a prison or jail, or to possess these items while in a correctional facility. This applies to any person bringing contraband into an institution or to anyone (including staff) possessing prohibited items inside. The base violation is a Class E felony (1-6 years, up to $3,000 fine), but charges can be enhanced to Class D or Class C felony depending on the specific item and circumstances.

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

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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