Wilson County deputies are asking for help tracking down Shaquile Devante Finch after putting his name front and center in the sheriff’s latest “Felony Friday” bulletin. Finch is accused of a slate of drug and weapons offenses, including alleged possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and multiple Schedule II and Schedule VI drug counts. The sheriff’s office also highlights a failure-to-appear warrant tied to a fentanyl case and reminds residents that tips can be anonymous and that they should not try to confront him themselves.
In the Facebook bulletin, the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office identifies Finch, born Feb. 13, 1992, and lists charges that include possession of a weapon by a convicted felon; manufacture, delivery or possession of Schedule II controlled substances such as cocaine and fentanyl; attempted possession of Schedule VI marijuana or hashish; possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia; and failure to appear, according to the Wilson County Sheriff's Office. The post gives the Warrants Division tip line at 615-444-1412, extension 3, and directs people to Crime Stoppers for those who want to stay anonymous.
Deputies have crossed paths with Finch before. In December 2023, a traffic stop in Mount Juliet allegedly turned up fentanyl, pressed fentanyl pills, cocaine, marijuana, more than $30,000 in cash and a loaded handgun, and Finch was arrested on multiple drug and gun counts. Local coverage of that arrest was reported by Wilson County Source.
What the charges mean
Under Tennessee law, possessing or distributing Schedule II drugs such as cocaine or fentanyl can be charged as serious felonies that carry potential multi-year prison sentences. Unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is also a felony, and the penalties can increase depending on a person’s prior record. Those sentencing rules and how courts apply them are set out in state statutes and case law, as outlined by Tennessee Courts.
How to report tips
Anyone who knows where Finch might be is asked to call the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division at 615-444-1412, extension 3, or contact Wilson County Crime Stoppers at 615-444-5245, according to the sheriff’s office. The department’s website also reminds residents not to approach people who are wanted and to share any information through official channels rather than attempting to intervene, per the Wilson County Sheriff's Office.
