Latreavias Burns, 28, of Nashville, has been federally charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire for the Middle District of Tennessee announced Thursday.
The charge comes after an incident on April 17, 2025, where Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) detectives allegedly found Burns in possession of a loaded handgun.
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According to court documents, MNPD detectives were conducting surveillance in the area of South 6th Street and Summer Place using Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) cameras. They observed a group of individuals and identified Burns, who reportedly had active state warrants.
When detectives attempted to make contact with Burns, he allegedly fled on foot. Following a brief pursuit, Burns was apprehended. During a search incident to his arrest, detectives reportedly discovered a loaded Smith and Wesson 9mm pistol containing 19 rounds of ammunition concealed in his pant leg, along with a digital scale exhibiting marijuana residue.
Acting U.S. Attorney McGuire emphasized the commitment to preventing gun possession by individuals with violent criminal histories. “We will not permit those who have committed violent crimes to carry firearms, especially when they are on release in our community,” stated McGuire. “Our Operation Bond Watch program works every day with our law enforcement partners to keep violent felons from carrying guns and hold those who do accountable for their actions.”
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Court documents further reveal that Burns has multiple prior felony convictions in Davidson County, Tennessee, including Attempted Second Degree Murder, Assault Resulting in Death, and Accessory After the Fact. The Tennessee Department of Corrections also indicated that Burns had reportedly absconded from his community corrections program prior to this latest incident.
If convicted on the federal firearm charge, Burns faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison and a potential fine of up to $250,000.
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