Winnsboro man sentenced to prison for gun possession

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A Winnsboro man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon, the Justice Department says.

Evidence presented in court showed that on May 30, 2021, a Cayce Department of Public Safety officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Juawn Robertson’s vehicle.

Law enforcement says Robertson did not stop and continued driving, eventually stalling in the parking lot of a local restaurant.

He then fled his vehicle and officers caught him.

After officers arrested Robertson, they reviewed dashcam footage from the traffic stop that recorded him throwing a bag during his encounter with law enforcement.

Officers recovered the bag, which they believe contained a loaded firearm.

Robertson has previous convictions for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, distribution of crack cocaine, distribution of cocaine and assault and battery.^nd degree.

Investigators say all of those prior convictions prohibit him from owning firearms.