Nashville, Tennessee – A Nashville man with a prior federal drug conviction is facing new federal charges after authorities say he was again caught with narcotics and a firearm while under court supervision. Federal prosecutors announced that Jacquise Miller, 27, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple serious charges tied to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.
The indictment was announced by United States Attorney Braden H. Boucek for the Middle District of Tennessee. According to federal officials, Miller is accused of possessing cocaine and crack cocaine with the intent to distribute them, possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, and possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon.
If convicted, Miller could face significant time in federal prison due to the severity of the charges and his prior criminal history.
Prior Federal Conviction and New Arrest
Court documents reveal that Miller had previously been convicted in federal court in 2019. In that case, a federal jury found him guilty of possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute and possessing a firearm to further his drug trafficking activities.
Following that conviction, Miller was sentenced to more than six years in prison. After completing his prison sentence, he was ordered to serve a term of supervised release as part of his sentence. According to federal records, Miller began that supervision period in 2024 after leaving federal custody.
However, investigators say his legal troubles did not end there.
Authorities allege that in October 2025 officers observed Miller engaging in hand-to-hand transactions that appeared to be drug sales. During the encounter, officers discovered that Miller also had an outstanding warrant.
When officers moved in to arrest him, prosecutors say Miller attempted to hold onto bags of cocaine in his hands. Officers reportedly had to pry the narcotics from his grasp during the arrest.
Investigators also discovered a loaded firearm in Miller’s pants at the time of the arrest.
Federal law prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms, and authorities say the presence of the weapon combined with suspected drug trafficking activity led to the new charges.
Potential Penalties
The charges against Miller carry severe penalties if he is ultimately convicted in federal court.
Prosecutors say the drug trafficking charge alone carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison. One of the firearm-related charges could result in a maximum sentence of 15 years behind bars. The remaining firearm charge could carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Federal authorities emphasized that the indictment represents a formal accusation and that Miller is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The case is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
Assistant United States Attorney Ahmed A. Safeeullah is prosecuting the case on behalf of the federal government.
