for less drama, you could “steal” property from someone you know and they could helpfully press charges so you can get arrested.

just a heads up, most prisons in the US are pay to stay, so you’ll accrue debt while inside, and depending on what state you’re in you might have to put up a copay for your medical care.

I’d advise doing a little research and committing your inoffensive bank robbery or the like in the right area.