Alex Lorenzo Robinson, Conspiracy to Distribute Crack Cocaine, Tennessee 2020

Alex Lorenzo Robinson, 38, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. The conviction was the result of an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) in 2019.

According to court documents, Robinson and co-conspirator Kayla Leann Cox, 22, with residences in Elizabethton and Kingsport, conspired to distribute crack cocaine. Cox was sentenced to five years in federal prison for her role in the conspiracy in October 2019.

The investigation led to the execution of search warrants at two residences of Robinson, one in Elizabethton and another in Kingsport. Agents recovered a handgun, multiple rifles, a ballistic vest, and a stolen firearm. They also discovered 293.01 grams of cocaine, 1,492.41 grams of marijuana, 55.93 grams of crack cocaine, and 81 Fentanyl/Acetyl fentanyl tablets.

Robinson was arrested on a federal warrant based on a prior indictment. The multi-agency investigation included the TBI, DEA, Carter County Sheriff's Department, Kingsport Police Department, Elizabethton Police Department, Sullivan County Sheriff's Department, 2nd Judicial District Drug Task Force, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Robert Reeves and Todd Martin represented the United States. This sentence brings an end to the case, with Robinson now facing 15 years in federal prison for his role in the conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine.

The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Tennessee and the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies. The TBI, DEA, and other participating agencies are to be commended for their dedication to keeping our communities safe.

Robinson's sentence is a significant blow to those involved in the conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, and it sends a strong message that such activities will not be tolerated. The community can rest assured that those responsible for perpetuating this destructive behavior will be held accountable.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtn/pr/two-sentenced-federal-prison-conspiracy-distribute-crack-cocaine