Terre Haute – United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced today that Robin Lennox, 49, of Terre Haute, Indiana was sentenced for his role in a major drug trafficking operation in Terre Haute, Indiana. Lennox was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge James Patrick Hanlon. Lennox previously pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.

“Those individuals who choose to illegally peddle drugs into our neighborhoods by mail or through other means, thereby endangering our citizens will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” said Minkler.  

In 2017 and 2018, Lennox regularly purchased multiple pound quantities of methamphetamine from Arizona and had them mailed to him in Terre Haute. Law enforcement intercepted packages containing both multiple pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl sent to Lennox. Lennox would then distribute the drugs to other dealers in the Terre Haute, Indiana area.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Vigo County Drug Task Force, and Terre Haute Police Department.

            “This sentencing of Robin Lennox to 23 years in federal prison was necessary and just for the citizens of Terre Haute, and the surrounding communities,” said DEA’s Assistant Special Agent in Charge J. Michael Gannon. “Mr. Lennox, and others, who show complete disregard for the well-being of fellow Hoosiers shall be held accountable and will have plenty of time to appropriately reflect on their egregious behavior. DEA appreciates the law enforcement partners who contributed to this effort and we encourage anyone who maybe using drugs to get the necessary help that is available. For all you drug dealers out there, be warned, we are coming after you, we will not tolerate poison coming into our communities.”

            “The Terre Haute Police Department is grateful for our continued partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration as well as the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” said Detective Brian Bourbeau. “We recognize that their relentless effort to pursue criminals in the Wabash Valley creates a safer environment for everyone.”

 According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Pamela S Domash, who prosecuted this case for the government, Lennox must serve five years of supervised release after his sentence.   

Codefendants Eric Bright, Bobby Shewmake, and Lauren Coomes were previously sentenced to 120, 70, and 32 months of imprisonment, respectively.

In October 2017, United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced a Strategic Plan designed to shape and strengthen the District’s response to its most significant public safety challenges. This prosecution demonstrates the Office’s firm commitment to prosecuting those who commit serious controlled substances trafficking offenses. See United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Indiana Strategic Plan Sections 3.2 and 3.3.