Knoxville Man Charged with Felony Forgery, Exploitation of a Minor, and Drug Charges
A Knoxville man has been arrested on several felony charges including forgery, exploitation of a minor and drug distribution and possession. According to court records on November 5th, a search warrant was executed on a device of 37-year-old Joseph Gray. The criminal complaint states Marion County Sheriff Deputy observed sexual texts on the device between Gray and a 17-year-old girl and indication that Gray was providing her methamphetamine. Another criminal complaint states that on October 30th, a search warrant was executed on Gray’s home where a deputy located multiple sheets of counterfeit U.S. currency that was located inside of the camper where Gray resides. Law enforcement also located a printer, ink, and other materials used to create counterfeit U.S. currency. A deputy also allegedly located a firearm which Gray is not permitted to own as he is a convicted felon.
