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JOEY W MELTON

Perry County · Booked Mar 3, 2025

Personal Information

Date of BirthSep 11, 1958 (age 66 at booking)
RaceWhite
SexMale
Height5'9"
Weight125 lbs
HairBlond
EyesBlue

Tattoos / Scars / Marks

SCAR, HAND, LEFT; SCAR, WRIST, RIGHT

JOEY MELTON was booked in Perry County on Mar 3, 2025 on 1 felony, including False Reports.

Charges (1)

Charge 1
FELONY D

False Reports

Original: FILING FALSE REPORT

TCA § 39-16-502

It is illegal to make false reports to police about crimes or emergencies knowing the information is false, or to lie to police in response to their questions about crimes with intent to obstruct their investigation. This includes intentionally reporting false bomb, fire, or emergency threats knowing it will cause emergency response, frighten people, or close public places. Violations regarding false crime reports are Class D felonies (2-12 years and up to $5,000 in fines), while false emergency reports are Class C felonies (higher penalties).

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

Max Jail: 2-12 yearsMax Fine: $5,000
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