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BERYL MAURICE COWAN , ANDRE CARPENTER , DJUAN MAURICE PEOPLES , ANDRE PEOPLES , DONALD JOHNSON , BERYL ANDRE JOHNSON , BERYL A JOHNSON , BERLE A JOHNSON , BERYL MAURICE JOHNSON , BERYL M JOHNSON , BERYL MAURICE JOHNSON

Davidson County · Booked Nov 16, 2025

Personal Information

Date of BirthOct 31, 1965 (age 60 at booking)
RaceBlack
SexMale

BERYL JOHNSON was booked in Davidson County on Nov 16, 2025 on 2 felonies, 4 misdemeanors, including Drug Possession and 5 other charges.

Charges (6)

Charge 1
MISDEMEANOR A

Drug Possession

Original: CONT SUB, POSS OR CASUAL EXCHANGE (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-17-418

It is illegal to knowingly possess a controlled substance or casually exchange a small amount without a valid prescription from a doctor. 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 for certain circumstances (such as being near a school or involving minors).

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:$1,000
Charge 2
MISDEMEANOR

Public Intoxication

Original: PUBLIC INTOXICATION (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-17-310

The offense is appearing in public while under the influence of drugs, controlled substance analogues, or other intoxicating substances to a degree that endangers the offender, endangers others or property, or unreasonably annoys people nearby. This is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine up to $50.

Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50

Max Jail: 30 daysMax Fine: $50
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Bond:$100
Charge 3
MISDEMEANOR B

Resisting Arrest

Original: RESIST STOP, FRISK, HALT, ARREST, OR SEARCH (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-16-602

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

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Bond:$2,000
Charge 4
FELONY

Retaliation for Past Action

Original: RETALIATION FOR PAST ACTION (Felony)

TCA § 39-16-510

It is illegal to harm or threaten to harm a witness, judge, prosecutor, law enforcement officer, juror, court clerk, or their family members because of something they did in their official role. Family members include spouses, parents, grandparents, stepparents, children, grandchildren, siblings, and adopted children. A conviction is a Class E felony punishable by 1-6 years in jail and up to $3,000 in fines.

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

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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Bond:$5,000
Charge 5
MISDEMEANOR

Disorderly Conduct

Original: DISORDERLY CONDUCT (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-17-305

The offense is creating a public disturbance by fighting, violent or threatening behavior, refusing to leave a dangerous area when ordered by authorities, or creating a hazardous or offensive condition; also included is making unreasonable noise that prevents others from their lawful activities, all done with intent to cause public annoyance or alarm. This is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine up to $50.

Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50

Max Jail: 30 daysMax Fine: $50
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Bond:$2,000
Charge 6
FELONY

Aggravated Assault

Original: Assault-Law Enforcement Officer-Offensive Contact (Felony)

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
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Bond:$15,000