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Michael Quinn Gentry

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Booking #2610763 · April 16, 2026 Travis County

Record updated April 16, 2026 at 06:19 PM

Charge

False Alarm or Report

Offense Level

Misdemeanor, Class A

Age at Arrest

Offense #

A261060141

Facility

Travis County Jail

Arresting Agency

Austin Police Dept

Court

CAFA

Michael Quinn Gentry was arrested on April 16, 2026 in Travis County, Texas by the Austin Police Dept and charged with False Alarm or Report (Misdemeanor, Class A). Michael Quinn was booked at Travis County Jail.

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⚖️ About This Charge

Offense

False Alarm or Report

Texas Statute

Texas Penal Code § 42.06 ↗

Classification

Class A Misdemeanor

Max Penalty

Up to 1 year in jail + up to $4,000 fine

Texas Penal Code § 42.06 makes it a Class A Misdemeanor to knowingly make a false report or alarm that a bombing, fire, offense, or other emergency is occurring when the defendant knows the report is false and expects a governmental or volunteer agency to act. The classic application is a fake bomb threat or a false 911 call. The offense is elevated to a State Jail Felony when the false report involves a public or private school or an institution of higher education. Courts may order the defendant to reimburse the costs of the emergency response.

⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements

If this condition applies…	Charge escalates to	Statute
False report involves a public or private institution of higher education	State Jail Felony — 180 days–2 years	§ 42.06(b)
False report involves a public primary or secondary school	State Jail Felony — 180 days–2 years	§ 42.06(b)
Restitution for emergency response costs	Court may order defendant to pay costs of police, fire, or EMS response	§ 42.06(c)

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