Springfield, Illinois Man Sentenced to 135 Months in Prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Isaiah Robinson, 40, of the 2100 block of East Monroe Street, was sentenced on July 29, 2024, to 135 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine.

At the sentencing hearing, the government presented evidence that Robinson sold methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to a confidential source. More specifically, he sold over 15 grams of fentanyl on June 24, 2021, over 30 grams of methamphetamine on July 6, 2021, over 80 grams of methamphetamine on August 3, 2021, and 7 grams of cocaine on September 14, 2021. Robinson later admitted to selling heroin, and agents located over 300 grams of heroin during a search of his residence in September of 2021.

During the hearing, U.S. District Court Judge Sue E. Myerscough found that Robinson was a career offender, having been convicted of both robbery and drug dealing, prior to selling illegal drugs to federal authorities. In determining the sentence, the Court noted that, based upon Robinson's spotty employment record, that the sale of illicit substances was how he supported himself.

Robinson was indicted in October 2021, and pleaded guilty on February 16, 2024. The defendant has remained in the custody of the United States Marshals Service since his initial appearance on September 30, 2021.

The statutory penalties for distribution of over 50 grams of methamphetamine are, not less than ten years in prison, not less than 5 years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment. The statutory penalties distribution of 5 grams or more of methamphetamine are not less than five years in prison, not less than 4 years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment.

The Drug Enforcement Administration, with the assistance of the Central Illinois Enforcement Group, and the Springfield Police Department investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney Tanner K. Jacobs represented the government in the prosecution.