Summerton man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after drug, gun offenses

A Summerton man was sentenced to two decades in federal prison after being convicted on drug and weapons offenses. 

Everett Sabb, 37, of Summerton, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the 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, according to U.S. Department of Justice District of South Carolina office.

During the investigation, which was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office, it was revealed that Sabb was a supplier of cocaine, crack and marijuana in Clarendon County, the DOJ said. On at least one occasion, Sabb also traveled to California to meet with potential drug suppliers on behalf of his coconspirator. 

Sabb was discovered in possession of firearms or ammunition on two occasions. He was prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition due to his state felony convictions, which included possession with intent to distribute cocaine base with the proximality of a school or a park, and unlawful carrying of a pistol,  according to the DOJ. 

U.S. District Judge Joseph F. Anderson Jr. sentenced Sabb to 240 months in prison followed by four years of court-ordered supervision. 

There is no parole in the federal system.