Personal Information
Phillip Brown was booked in Knox County on Feb 4, 2026 on 1 felony, 3 misdemeanors, including Theft of Property and 4 other charges.
Charges (5)
Theft of Property
Original: THEFT AND BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE (REV OF PROB)
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 explanationAggravated Criminal Trespass
Original: VANDALISM, AGG. CRIMINAL TRESPASS, AND SIMPLE POSS. OF METHAMPHETAMINE (REV OF PROB)
It is illegal to enter or stay on property knowing you have no permission and when your presence will cause fear for someone's safety, or when you damage property to get in or damage things while there. This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. The charge is enhanced to a Class A misdemeanor (from Class B) if committed on a hospital building, school property, or state property. It becomes a Class E felony (1-6 years prison) if committed on a residential property of a law enforcement officer, military member, judge, or elected official with intent to harass them because of their status.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Evading Arrest
Original: 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
Resisting Arrest
Original: RESIST STOP,ARREST,SEARCH (NO WEAP)
It is illegal to use physical force against a police officer to prevent them from stopping, searching, or arresting you or another person. This includes resisting or obstructing a lawful police action through violence. A basic violation is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine, but if you use a deadly weapon (firearm or similar object) during the resistance, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor with harsher penalties.
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Aggravated Arson
Original: AGGRAVATED ARSON
This law makes it a Class A felony (15-60 years in prison and/or up to $50,000 fine) to commit arson when one or more people are inside the building at the time or when anyone—including firefighters or police—suffers serious bodily injury from the fire or explosion. This is the most serious arson charge.
Penalty: Class A felony; 15-60 years; fine up to $50,000