COLUMBIA, S.C. — Freddie Antwon Thompson, 34, of Rock Hill, has been sentenced to over 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana and crack cocaine.
On November 2, 2022, officers from the Rock Hill Police Department conducted a routine traffic stop and found Thompson in possession of a loaded firearm, ammunition, marijuana, crack cocaine, and oxycodone. During his subsequent arrest on federal charges, he was found with another loaded firearm, additional marijuana, and a digital scale.
Thompson’s criminal history includes convictions for distributing imitation controlled substances, marijuana, and ecstasy; trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine base; unlawful carrying of weapons; unlawful possession of stolen firearms; and resisting arrest. Due to these prior drug convictions, he was sentenced as a career offender.
U.S. District Judge Sherri A. Lydon sentenced Thompson to 170 months in prison, followed by six years of court-ordered supervision. There is no parole in the federal system.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that brings together law enforcement and communities to reduce violent crime and gun violence. The investigation was conducted 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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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
