12 Sumner County residents indicted in alleged cocaine trafficking ring
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Twelve Robertson County, Tennessee residents were indicted on federal drug charges related to firearms offenses, following a multi-year investigation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Tennessee.
According to a press release, the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) conducted a joint investigation into an alleged cocaine trafficking operation in Jan. 2024.
In Aug. 2026, a federal grand jury in Nashville returned indictments for the twelve individuals on multiple drug trafficking offenses, including conspiring to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine, according to the release.
On Sep. 3, 2026, the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, ATF, Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF), and United States Marshals Service executed federal arrest warrants. Authorities say six of the individuals were arrested during the operation and one was later located in Ohio and arrested. Five of the individuals were in custody on other charges.
Derrick Artell Hurt, 47, of Greenbrier, Tennessee
– Conspiracy to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine and 280 grams or more of crack cocaine
– Three counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine
– Use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug trafficking offense
Santoria Antonio Brown, a/k/a “Hoggie,” 48, of Springfield, Tennessee
– Conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and 28 grams or more of crack cocaine
– Twelve counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine
– Use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug trafficking offense
Terrelle Epprise Payne, a/k/a “Rat Daddy,” 53, of Springfield, Tennessee
– Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine
– Five counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine
– Felon in possession of a firearm
– Use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug trafficking offense
Michael Christopher Bigbee, a/k/a “Big Mike,” 42, of Springfield, Tennessee
– Conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and 28 grams or more of crack cocaine
– Four counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine
– Use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug trafficking offense
Alandis Vontay Darden, a/k/a “Apple Head,” 43, of Springfield, Tennessee
– Conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and 28 grams or more of crack cocaine
– Nine counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine
– Use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug trafficking offense
Anthony Terrill Swoopes, a/k/a “Swoopes,” 56, of Springfield, Tennessee
– Conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and 28 grams or more of crack cocaine
– Four counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine
– Use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug trafficking offense
Tomika Mischelle Woodard, a/k/a “Mickey,” 53, of Springfield, Tennessee
– Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine
– Seven counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine
– Use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug trafficking offense
David Lee Brown, 41, of Springfield, Tennessee
– Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine
– Two counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine
– Use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug trafficking offense
Nola Ann Davis, 52, of Springfield, Tennessee
– Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine
– Four counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine
– Use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug trafficking offense
Donald Ray Bugg, 36, of Springfield, Tennessee
– Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine
– Two counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine
– Use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug trafficking offense
Shauntai Deshelle Black, 29, of Springfield, Tennessee
– Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine
– One count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine
– Use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug trafficking offense
Taylor Leighann Rose, 29, of Springfield, Tennessee
– Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine
– Use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug trafficking offense
The investigation is ongoing.
