A Goose Creek man has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for possessing two firearms as a convicted felon, according to a federal indictment.
Thomas Lamont Ancrum, 37, was sentenced to 115 months' imprisonment, the maximum term called for by the United States Sentencing Guidelines, for one count of felon in possession of a firearm.
Ancrum led officers with the North Charleston Police Department on a high-speed chase on the night of Aug. 12, 2024, reaching speeds of over 100 miles per hour and weaving in and out of interstate traffic, before being apprehended by a police K9 and arrested.
Inside the backpack he dropped, officers found two firearms and small quantities of cocaine and marijuana. As a previously convicted felon, Ancrum is prohibited from legally possessing firearms or ammunition.
United States District Judge David C. Norton handed down the sentence, which will be followed by three years of court supervision upon Ancrum's release from federal prison.
The case was investigated by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the North Charleston Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Cole Shannon prosecuting the case.
The Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative, a nationwide effort to combat violent crime and make communities safe, played a key role in the case.
Ancrum's sentence serves as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions and the consequences of violating federal laws.
Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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