U.S. Attorney Adair F. Boroughs | U.S. Department of Justice
Freddie Antwon Thompson, a 34-year-old resident of Rock Hill, has been sentenced to over 14 years in federal prison. This follows his guilty plea for possession with intent to distribute marijuana and crack cocaine.
Court evidence indicated that on November 2, 2022, officers from the Rock Hill Police Department found Thompson with a loaded firearm, ammunition, marijuana, crack cocaine, and oxycodone during a routine traffic stop. At the time of his arrest on federal charges, he was also discovered with another loaded firearm, more marijuana, and a digital scale.
Thompson's previous felony convictions prohibited him from possessing firearms and ammunition under federal law. His criminal record includes distribution of imitation controlled substances, distribution of marijuana and ecstasy, trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine base, unlawful carrying of weapons, unlawful possession of stolen firearms, and resisting arrest. These prior drug convictions led to his sentencing as a career offender.
United States District Judge Sherri A. Lydon sentenced Thompson to 170 months in prison followed by six years of court-ordered supervision. The federal system does not allow parole.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which unites various levels of law enforcement with communities to reduce violent crime and gun violence. On May 26, 2021, the department launched a strategy to enhance PSN based on fostering community trust and legitimacy; supporting organizations that prevent violence; setting strategic enforcement priorities; and measuring results.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the Rock Hill Police Department investigated this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ariyana Gore prosecuted it.
