Theodore Roosevelt Robinson, Jr., 32, of Tallahassee, pleaded guilty on Mar. 9 to the federal charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to an announcement from John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
Robinson’s plea is part of ongoing efforts to address violent crime and illegal firearms possession in the community. The case highlights law enforcement’s focus on prosecuting individuals with prior felony convictions who are found in possession of firearms.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Robinson sold a 12-gauge shotgun during a law enforcement operation on or about September 16, 2025. At that time, he was prohibited from possessing firearms due to previous state convictions for possession of methamphetamines, drug trafficking, and attempted armed robbery.
U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi launched Operation Take Back America to devote the full power of the Department of Justice toward cleaning up our streets and removing violent criminals like this defendant from our communities. Our citizens deserve to live in safety, and that is exactly what my office will deliver with aggressive prosecutions of dangerous criminals.”
Sentencing for Robinson is scheduled for April 2 at the United States Courthouse in Tallahassee before District Judge Mark E. Walker. He faces up to fifteen years in prison, three years supervised release, and a fine up to $250,000.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney Joseph A. Ravelo prosecuted it.
Operation Take Back America is described as a nationwide initiative using Department of Justice resources against illegal immigration and transnational criminal organizations while aiming to protect communities from violent crime perpetrators.
