Gun and drug convictions send Everett felon to prison

Published 11:50 pm Friday, February 5, 2010

SEATTLE — An Everett man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for illegal gun possession and drug trafficking.

Saravouth Sun, 28, has a lengthy and violent criminal history, according to federal prosecutors. He has long been a thorn in the side of police in Snohomish and Skagit counties, a federal judge said Friday.

Sun had convictions for armed burglary and cocaine possession. As a convicted felon he was prohibited from having any guns.

Sun was arrested in March in Mount Vernon during a traffic stop. Skagit County sheriff’s deputies found two semi-automatic pistols and methamphetamine in Sun’s backpack, authorities said.