A man who was facing home invasion charges took a plea deal Tuesday, all while facing new charges stemming from an incident at the Knox County Jail.
25-year-old Clevon Dortch Jr. had been arrested in October following an shots fired call in the location of North Broad Street.
Dortch and a second individual, 24-year-old Austin J.M. Baker, were arrested in that incident.
According to court records, Dortch was in Knox County Circuit Court with Judge Scott Shipplett where he took a plea deal, however his day in court wasn’t over.
Dortch is being charged with a Class 1 Felony of being in possession of contraband in a penal institution.
He made a video appearance with Judge James Standard where public defender David M.Hansen was appointed to represent him.
Dortch’s bail had been set at $100,000.
According to the Register Mail, Dortch allegedly was charged with being in possession of a shank at the Knox County Jail.
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for March 6th.
