COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Department of Justice says a Columbia man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison. Paubon Ojo, 27, of Columbia, was sentenced for possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Evidence found during an investigation rev ealed that on May 27, 2023, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a store on Decker Blvd after receiving a call about a man shoplifting. Investigators later determined the alleged shoplifter to be Paubon Ojo. When officers arrived to the store, Ojo attempted to leave and was detained. Officers search Ojo and found a stolen firearm in his pocket and 447.3 grams of marijuana and a scale in his backpack, says the DOJ. Officials say Ojo has prior convictions for shoplifting, burglary, grand larceny, and strong-arm robbery. A United States district judge sentenced Ojo to 100 months’ imprisonment which is to be followed by a three-year term of court-ordered supervision. Categories: Local News, Richland Tags: Department of Justice, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, South Carolina Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, United States Department of Justice ...read more read less