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Robert Edward Nixon, a 60-year-old convicted felon from Quincy, Florida, has been charged with illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. The alleged crime took place in Quincy, Florida, and a federal grand jury has indicted Nixon. The case is set to go to trial on June 23, 2026, at 8:30 am before United States Chief District Court Judge Allen C. Winsor in Tallahassee, Florida.
The investigation was a joint effort by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the State Attorney’s Office for the Second Judicial Circuit. If convicted, Nixon faces up to 15 years in prison.
Nixon appeared for his arraignment in federal court before United States Magistrate Judge Martin A. Fitzpatrick in Tallahassee, Florida. Assistant United States Attorney Christie S. Utt is prosecuting the case, which is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative to combat violent crime and protect communities.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to crack down on illegal firearm possession and violent crime in Florida. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is committed to prosecuting these types of cases and keeping communities safe.
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