A Nashville man with pending charges of attempted murder has been arrested for a firearms violation, prompting a federal intervention to potentially prevent further criminal activity, according to a press release by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee. Adrees Bumphus, previously out on bond for a slew of serious charges, including attempted first-degree murder, found himself in handcuffs once more after fleeing from police in a high-speed car chase that ended only when authorities deployed spike strips.
Despite his record and the severity of allegations against him, Bumphus managed to make bond again and to secure a temporary freedom, only to be apprehended for the second time within 48 hours on the morning of March 14th, 2025. Officers of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) TITANS team together with federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) were quick to respond. Their actions signal an intensified effort to keep the community safe from those who seek, despite legal deterrents, to re-arm themselves.
The stakes for Bumphus are high, with a conviction seeing him face up to fifteen years in federal prison. As highlighted in the U.S. Attorney's Office statement, "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," declared Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire. Indeed, if "local jurisdictions see it fit to put those charged with attempted murder on bond, and then release them again and again after re-arrests, we will seek to intervene federally to protect our community."
The emphasis on collaboration is clear, with MNPD Chief John Drake stating, "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." As reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Chief Drake emphasized that "Convicted felons with guns demand precision-like attention. Mr. Bumphus is getting just that." And Jason Stankiewicz, the ATF Special Agent in Charge, also confirmed the mutual dedication to "combatting violent crime" and assured that through Operation Bond Watch, "dangerous criminals like this will continue to be brought to justice."
While the case against Bumphus advances, it's important to remember that a criminal complaint is only an accusation. The defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The investigation is being conducted by the ATF alongside the MNPD, and is being prosecuted by Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire.
