Tohn Robinson, Fentanyl Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2016

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, resident Tohn Robinson, 36, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, announced United States Attorney Scott W. Brady today.

The four-count indictment, returned on January 16 and unsealed yesterday, named Robinson, aka Tizzy, as the sole defendant. According to the indictment, on August 22 and 23, 2016, Robinson distributed and possessed with intent to distribute fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance, resulting in serious bodily injury to the users of the fentanyl.

In addition, on August 29, 2016, Robinson possessed with intent to distribute quantities of fentanyl and heroin. Further, the indictment charges that on or about April 3, 2016, Robinson, a convicted felon, was in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Federal law prohibits an individual who has been convicted of a felony from possessing a firearm or ammunition.

For the drug distribution resulting in serious bodily injury, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of not less than 20 years and up to life in prison, a fine of $1,000,000, or both. For the firearms offense, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Caitlin A. Loughran is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Penn Hills Police Department, and the Monroeville Police Department conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case.

An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Pittsburgh resident Tohn Robinson, aka Tizzy, has been accused of distributing fentanyl and heroin, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The 36-year-old faces serious charges and potential life in prison if convicted.

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