Source: Office of United States Attorneys
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Freddie Antwon Thompson, 34, of Rock Hill, was sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana and crack cocaine.
Evidence presented to the court revealed that on Nov. 2, 2022, officers with the Rock Hill Police Department discovered Thompson, in possession of a loaded firearm, ammunition, marijuana, crack cocaine, and oxycodone following a routine traffic stop. During his arrest on federal charges, Thompson was found with another loaded firearm, additional marijuana, and a digital scale.
As a result of prior felony convictions, Thompson was prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition under federal law. His criminal history includes convictions for offenses such as distribution of imitation controlled substances, distribution of marijuana, distribution of ecstasy, trafficking in methamphetamine and cocaine base, unlawful carrying of weapons, unlawful possession of stolen firearms, and resisting arrest. Due to his prior drug convictions, Thompson was sentenced as a career offender.
United States District Judge Sherri A. Lydon sentenced Thompson to 170 months imprisonment, to be followed by a six-year term of court-ordered supervision. There is no parole in the federal system.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Rock Hill Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ariyana Gore prosecuted the case.
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