Longs man facing federal charges in three-count indictment

A Longs man has been charged in a three-count indictment, according to a release from U.S. Attorney Beth Drake of the South Carolina district.

Lecephrus Pierce, 24, is indicted with felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute and distribution of crack cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Pierce is facing a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years and a maximum sentence of life in prison, according to the release.

This story was originally published March 30, 2017 at 5:00 PM with the headline "Longs man facing federal charges in three-count indictment."