Gary Man Sentenced to 68 Months in Prison For Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

HAMMOND- Kevin Robinson, 46 years old, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Gretchen S. Lund after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and for distributing cocaine, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred.

Robinson was sentenced to 68 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release.

"Like many before him, Kevin Robinson thought it was a good idea to possess guns he wasn't allowed to have and deal drugs he wasn't allowed to sell," said U.S. Attorney Mildred. "And like many before him, he has learned that the brave federal agents and committed federal prosecutors of northern Indiana will not rest until criminals like him are convicted, sentenced, and serving their time in the Bureau of Prisons. I would like to thank the agents and prosecutors involved in this case for the work they put in to bring Robinson to justice. And I would like to reiterate a warning I've given many times before-if you want to trade poisons or possess illegal firearms, do it somewhere else. Northern Indiana will not tolerate it."

"Despite having a prior felony conviction, the defendant repeatedly possessed firearms and sold them to law enforcement, demonstrating a complete disregard for Federal law. The sentence imposed in this case reflects the seriousness of the conduct and continued accountability for those that violate Federal law," said ATF Chicago Field Division Special Agent in Charge Christopher Amon.

According to documents in the case, on October 2, 2024, Robinson sold a firearm and cocaine to law enforcement. Robinson also sold firearms to law enforcement on three occasions in September and November 2024. Robinson has a felony conviction which prohibits him from possessing a firearm or ammunition.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ambris Saravanan and former Assistant United States Attorney Joel L. Mathur.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.