A Wagener man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of meth trafficking and a firearms offense in Lexington County.
Following a jury trial before Circuit Court Judge Martha Rivers, Christopher Lamar Corbitt, 34, was found guilty of trafficking methamphetamine in excess of 28 grams but less than 100 grams and possessing a weapon while committing a violent crime. The punishment was imposed on June 17, 2026.
Drug trafficking in South Carolina is considered a violent and serious offense. Corbitt won’t be eligible for parole.
Assistant solicitors Player Long and Melissa Moon prosecuted the case. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department performed the investigation.
According to prosecutors, the sheriff’s department’s Multi-Agency Narcotic Enforcement Team was conducting an ongoing investigation into Corbitt throughout the summer of 2024.
On July 8, 2024, law enforcement authorities stopped Corbitt in Pelion, Lexington County. A search of the vehicle turned up more than 93 grams of methamphetamine and a weapon. Investigators discovered more evidence that the pills were meant for distribution.
“Methamphetamine has a devastating impact on our communities,” Assistant Solicitor Long explained. “This verdict and sentence demonstrate our commitment to working alongside law enforcement in aggressively prosecuting drug traffickers who threaten the safety of Lexington County residents.”
Corbitt will be transferred to South Carolina’s Department of Corrections to begin serving his sentence.
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