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Samuel Anthony Shepherd

Sullivan County · Booked Mar 12, 2026

Booking #80377

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SexMale
Weight220 lbs
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EyesBlue

Samuel Shepherd was booked in Sullivan County on Mar 12, 2026 on 1 felony, 3 misdemeanors, including False Reports and 5 other charges.

Charges (6)

Charge 1
FELONY D

False Reports

Original: FAILURE TO 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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Charge 2
PENDING

Lights Required on Motor Vehicles

Original: LIGHTS REQUIRED ON MOTOR VEHICLES

Charge 3
MISDEMEANOR B

Driving on Suspended/revoked License

Original: DRIVING WHILE LICENSE CANCELLED, SUSPENDED OR REVOKED

TCA § 55-50-504

Driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked – Minors – Forfeiture – Notice — Class B misdemeanor. Up to 6 months in jail and $500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Charge 4
MISDEMEANOR C

No Proof of Insurance

Original: COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAW REQUIRED

TCA § 55-12-139

Compliance with financial responsibility law required – Evidence of compliance – Issuance of citations by police service technicians — Class C misdemeanor. Up to 30 days in jail and $50 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

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

Max Jail: 30 daysMax Fine: $50
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Charge 5
PENDING

Fail to Surrender Suspended or Revoked License or Registration

Original: FAIL TO SURRENDER SUSPENDED OR REVOKED LICENSE OR REGISTRATION

Charge 6
MISDEMEANOR A

Violation of Probation

Original: VIOLATION OF PROBATION

TCA § 40-35-311

Issuance of warrant or summons upon violation of conditions of probation – Probation revocation hearing – Admissibility of laboratory report – Revocation of probation and suspension of sentence – Use of validated risk and n… — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

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 #80377