Skip to content
Home/Knox County/Vance Russell Dodson

Vance Russell Dodson

Knox County · Booked Aug 22, 2025

Booking #1163384

Booking photo of Vance Russell Dodson, Knox County, Aug 22, 2025

Personal Information

Date of BirthDec 2, 1982 (age 42 at booking)

Vance Dodson was booked in Knox County on Aug 22, 2025 on 1 felony, including Aggravated Assault and 2 other charges.

Charges (3)

Charge 1
FELONY

Aggravated Assault

Original: ESP. AGG. KIDNAPPING AND AGG ASSAULT

TCA § 39-13-102

Aggravated assault is assault committed with a deadly weapon (a firearm or anything designed to cause death or serious injury) or assault that causes serious bodily injury (substantial risk of death or permanent damage); this is a Class D felony (2 to 12 years in prison, up to $5,000 fine), but can be elevated to a Class C or B felony depending on aggravating circumstances like the severity of injury or use of weapons.

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

Max Jail: 2-12 yearsMax Fine: $5,000
View full statute explanation
Bond:$250,000 (APPEARANCE)
Offense:Sep 18, 2025
Charge 2
PENDING

Bribery of Public Servant

Original: BRIBERY

TCA § 39-16-102

It is illegal to offer money or valuable benefits to a government official (or accept them as an official) with the intent to influence that official's vote, decision, or action in their job. This happens when someone tries to buy a public official's favorable decision or the official agrees to make decisions based on payment. Violation is a Class B felony punishable by 8-30 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines.

Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000

Max Jail: 8-30 yearsMax Fine: $25,000
View full statute explanation
Bond:$750,000 (APPEARANCE)
Offense:Oct 31, 2025
Charge 3
PENDING

Bond Source Order

Original: BOND SOURCE ORDER

Offense:Aug 22, 2025

Booking Details

Booking #1163384