A Nashville man, Adrees Bumphus, has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The announcement was made by Robert E. McGuire, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.
Court documents reveal that Bumphus was on bond for several charges, including Attempted First Degree Murder and Felonious Possession of a Dangerous Weapon when police attempted to stop his vehicle on March 12, 2025. The car fled at high speed and was eventually stopped using spike strips. Bumphus allegedly fled on foot but was apprehended by officers who found a firearm in his waistband and three more in his backpack. He had previously been convicted in Cannon County for heroin distribution in 2019 and is prohibited from possessing firearms.
Following his initial arrest by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) on March 12, Bumphus made bond again and was released on March 13. On March 14, he was arrested once more by MNPD officers and federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
If convicted of the firearms offense, Bumphus could face up to fifteen years in federal prison.
Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire stated: “Our Operation Bond Watch was created to keep those out on bond for violent felonies from re-arming themselves and putting our citizens at risk.” He added that if local jurisdictions release individuals charged with attempted murder repeatedly after re-arrests, federal intervention will be sought to protect the community.
Chief John Drake emphasized collaboration with federal partners: "We are working with the U.S. Attorney's Office and our federal partners to hold accountable those persons who pose a real danger to Nashvillians." ATF Special Agent in Charge Jason Stankiewicz reaffirmed their commitment: “As part of Operation Bond Watch, dangerous criminals like this will continue to be brought to justice.”
The case is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire.
It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an allegation; the defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
