U.S. Marshals, Jackson police arrest man for possession of a machine gun

UPDATE: US Marshal shares events leading up to arrest in illegal weapons case

Jackson, TN – On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and Jackson  Police Department (JPD) arrested a man on federal charges of Possession of a  Machine Gun. 

COURTESY: U.S. Marshals Service / NOTE: Photo was edited by U.S. Marshals Service.

In December 2024, Chandler Black, 21, of Jackson, was arrested by the Tennessee  Highway Patrol in Madison County on state charges of DUI, possession of a handgun  while intoxicated, and possession of a prohibited weapon. 

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) adopted the case  for a federal investigation due to Chandler in possession of a Glock switch handgun.  On Monday, June 16, 2025, ATF presented the case to a federal grand jury in  Jackson, and Chandler was indicted for possession of a machine gun. 

U.S. Marshals were requested to assist in apprehending Chandler. On June 18,  Deputy marshals, task force officers, and JPD went to an address on Mossy Oak  Trail in Jackson to arrest Black. After the USMS knocked on the door and observed a  man inside who refused to open the door, Marshals forced entry. Black was found  inside and taken into custody. 

JPD obtained a search warrant for the residence and found illegal narcotics and  three handguns inside. Another man was detained by JPD as their investigation is  ongoing. 

Black will have his initial appearance in federal court in Jackson on Friday, June 20.

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