Marrio Robinson, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Illinois 2020

East St. Louis, Ill. – A convicted felon from the Metro East is headed to prison for nearly six years for his illegal possession and use of a firearm. Marrio Robinson, 39, of East St. Louis, Illinois was sentenced yesterday to 71 months in prison, which will be followed by a term of 3 years of supervised release. Robinson previously pled guilty to the offense in September 2020.

According to court documents and the evidence, Robinson was involved in a shooting in East St. Louis, Illinois in 2017. Robinson shot toward the victim at least ten times using a Glock .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol, resulting in injuries to the victim’s thigh and lower leg. At the time Robinson possessed the semi-automatic pistol, he had been previously convicted of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the St. Clair County Circuit Court and Distribution of Crack Cocaine, Maintaining a Drug Premise, and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Offense in the US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Robinson was therefore prohibited from possessing any firearm.

The case was investigated by the East St. Louis Police Department and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Karelia S. Rajagopal prosecuted the case.

Robinson’s guilty plea and subsequent sentencing serve as a reminder of the consequences of violating federal firearm laws. As a convicted felon, Robinson was prohibited from possessing a firearm, and his actions resulted in serious harm to another individual. We hope that this sentence will serve as a deterrent to others who may consider engaging in similar behavior.

The East St. Louis Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives commend the work of Assistant U.S. Attorney Karelia S. Rajagopal in securing this conviction. We appreciate the dedication and hard work of all law enforcement agencies and prosecutors who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

Marrio Robinson is currently serving his 71-month prison sentence. He will be released after serving his term and will be subject to 3 years of supervised release. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of enforcing federal firearm laws and the consequences of violating them.

Defendant: Marrio Robinson

Crime: Felon in Possession of a Firearm

State: Illinois

Date: September 2020 (plea)

Sentence: 71 months in prison, 3 years supervised release

Investigating Agencies: East St. Louis Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdil/pr/man-sentenced-felon-possession-firearm