Miles Richard Leavengood

A jury has returned guilty verdicts on three of four counts against a Melcher-Dallas man.

35-year-old Miles Richard Leavengood was found guilty of Assault Causing Serious Injury, a Class C Felony, Domestic Abuse – Assault Causing Bodily Injury, and Tampering with a Witness. He was found not guilty of False Imprisonment. Another charge of Stalking was dismissed.

Knoxville police arrested Leavengood on July 6th after a physical altercation with a woman. Court records say the victim told police Leavengood tried to strangle her after the two had been in an argument following several hours of drinking. After the incident, Leavengood reportedly violated a no contact order by attempting to call and email the victim.

Sentencing has been scheduled for March 6th.