Everett Sabb, 37, of Summerton, was sentenced on Aug. 4 to 20 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of 500 grams or more of cocaine and 28 grams or more of cocaine base, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Evidence from the investigation showed that Sabb supplied cocaine, crack, and marijuana in the Clarendon County area. On at least one occasion, he traveled to California to meet with potential drug suppliers on behalf of his coconspirator. Law enforcement found Sabb with firearms or ammunition on two occasions. He was prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition due to prior state felony convictions, including Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base, Distribution of Cocaine Base within Proximity of a School or Park, and Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol.
United States District Judge Joseph F. Anderson Jr. sentenced Sabb to 240 months’ imprisonment followed by four years of court-ordered supervision. There is no parole in the federal system.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Elle E. Klein is prosecuting the case.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina represents the federal government across South Carolina through criminal prosecutions, civil cases, collections for the federal government, and civil litigation; it includes a team of 120 prosecutors and support professionals who work statewide protecting communities and ensuring justice for residents, according to the official website.