Columbia man sentenced on drug trafficking, firearm charges

Courtesy: Columbia Police

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— A 28 year-old Columbia man was sentenced to over six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm in connection with a drug trafficking crime.

Kendell Deion Pollock was arrested after Columbia officers saw him and another man on Nov. 12, 2020 riding in a car believed to be connected to a robbery in the Marlboro Street area.

Police searched the car due to a strong odor of marijuana coming from it.

A firearm with ammunition, marijuana, and other drug paraphernalia was found in the car, according to the Department of Justice.

Pollock had previous convictions for burglary and drug possession.

He had previous convictions for burglary and drug possession.