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Joseph Paul Wood

Sullivan County · Booked Mar 5, 2026

Booking #61510

Personal Information

RaceWhite
SexMale
Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
HairBrown
EyesBlue

Joseph Wood was booked in Sullivan County on Mar 5, 2026 on 3 misdemeanors, including Resisting Arrest and 2 other charges.

Charges (3)

Charge 1
MISDEMEANOR B

Resisting Arrest

Original: RESIST STOP/ARREST

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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Charge 2
MISDEMEANOR A

Assault Against First Responder or Nurse

Original: ASSAULT ON A FIRST RESPONDER

TCA § 39-13-116

Assault against a first responder or nurse (law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical worker, or hospital nurse) while they're performing their official duties is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500, enhanced to a Class C felony (3-15 years in prison) under certain circumstances such as causing serious bodily injury or using a weapon.

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 3
MISDEMEANOR A

Public Indecency

Original: PUBLIC INDECENCY

TCA § 39-13-517

It is illegal to be nude or partially nude in a public place (defined as any place where the public is present or likely to be, including streets, parks, businesses, beaches, and public restrooms). "Nudity" includes showing genitals with less than fully opaque covering, showing female breasts with uncovered areolas, or showing erect male genitals through clothing. This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. Private residences are not considered public places. Certain aggravating circumstances can increase the penalty to a Class E felony (1-6 years in prison).

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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Booking Details

Booking #61510