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Fayetteville Man Sentenced on Drug Charges
Raleigh, NC – In a shocking turn of events, Christopher Parrish, 33, of Fayetteville, was sentenced to 116 months in prison for his involvement in a cocaine and marijuana possession ring.
According to court documents, Parrish was found with a loaded Smith & Wesson 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a plastic bag containing cocaine, and a second bag containing marijuana in his car. The incident occurred on April 5, 2017, in the parking lot of Diamonds Strip Club in Fayetteville.
When officers approached Parrish and attempted to arrest him, he fled the scene, leading them on a high-speed chase before eventually hiding under a parked car in a nearby hotel parking lot. The investigation, which was part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), was conducted by the Fayetteville Police Department, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF).
Assistant United States Attorney Jake D. Pugh represented the government in this case. The evidence presented in open court established that Parrish was a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm. When he returned to his car and entered the driver’s seat, officers approached and attempted an arrest. However, Parrish put the car in drive and fled, leading officers on a chase before skidding off the road.
During the search of Parrish’s car, officers found a digital scale, empty plastic baggies, and four cell phones. They also found $1,733 cash in Parrish’s pants pocket when he was searched.
Parrish received a total sentence of 116 months, with 74 months for the drug charges and 42 months for violating the terms of his federal supervised release. This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of drug trafficking and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to keep our communities safe.
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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