Darryl Deshaun Humphrey, a 49-year-old resident of Nashville, faces federal charges related to firearms and drug offenses. Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire for the Middle District of Tennessee announced that Humphrey has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.
“Our Bond Watch program prioritizes keeping felons who are on bond for serious offenses but get caught with guns and deadly drugs like fentanyl off the streets of our community,” said McGuire. “Those on bond awaiting trial need to know that if they continue to violate the law we will hold them accountable for their crimes and keep our citizens safe from their dangerous and illegal activity.”
The charges stem from an incident on June 19, 2025, when officers from the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) conducted a traffic stop leading to Humphrey's arrest. Officers observed him near his Cadillac Escalade at a gas station before initiating the stop due to his suspended driver's license. During the stop, officers reportedly found controlled substances consistent with fentanyl and cocaine inside the vehicle along with two firearms.
Humphrey has prior felony convictions including multiple charges related to drug distribution both in state courts and U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. At his arrest time, he was already on bond for various charges including possession with intent to distribute more than 26 grams of cocaine.
If convicted under these new charges, Humphrey could face severe penalties including up to 15 years in prison for firearm possession by a convicted felon charge, up to 20 years for drug-related charges, and potentially life imprisonment plus fines for possessing firearms during drug trafficking activities.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives alongside MNPD is investigating this case while Assistant U.S. Attorney Rachel M. Stephens prosecutes it as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), aiming at reducing violent crime through strategic enforcement priorities.
A criminal complaint is an allegation; thus far Humphrey remains presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt within court proceedings.
