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JOHN P JR CHOCHOLKA (ELLIS) JR

Putnam County · Booked Feb 21, 2026

Booking photo of JOHN P JR CHOCHOLKA (ELLIS) JR, Putnam County, Feb 21, 2026

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RaceWhite
SexMale
LocationCOOKEVILLE

JOHN CHOCHOLKA (ELLIS) was booked in Putnam County on Feb 21, 2026 on 2 misdemeanors, including Violation of Probation and 2 other charges.

Charges (3)

Charge 1
MISDEMEANOR

Violation of Probation

Original: VIOLATION OF PROBATION (GENERALSESSION)

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 2
PENDING

Methamphetamine Offenses

Original: MANUFACTURE, DELIVERY, SALE OR POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE

TCA § 39-17-434

It is illegal to manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell it, or to knowingly possess or casually exchange any amount of methamphetamine. Simple possession or casual exchange of methamphetamine is punished less severely than possession with intent to sell. Penalties depend on whether the charge involves intent to distribute (more severe) or simple possession (less severe), with specific jail time and fines determined by related statutes TCA 39-17-417 and 39-17-418.

Penalty: Violation

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Bond:$65,000
Charge 3
MISDEMEANOR A

Drug Paraphernalia

Original: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

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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Bond:$2,500