Baltimore, MD — Maryland’s Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown, has announced the sentencing of two individuals who participated in a violent crime spree across multiple counties, which resulted in the death of a teenager and left numerous victims traumatized in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and Worcester Counties, including the resort town of Ocean City.
Jordan Moses, 18, from Anne Arundel County, and Takala Robinson, 22, from Baltimore City, received lengthy prison sentences after pleading guilty to a series of armed robberies and the murder of 17-year-old Anthony Johnson, a high school student from Glen Burnie.
“This shocking and senseless string of serious crimes traumatized victims and claimed a young man’s life,” said Attorney General Brown. “Our Office will do whatever it takes to protect Marylanders from destructive, life-altering crimes and hold accountable those who terrorize our communities.”
Investigators report that a series of violent incidents started with three shootings occurring within a span of 17 hours, ultimately leading to the murder of Anthony Johnson on June 1, 2022. Just a few weeks afterward, Moses and Robinson made their way to Ocean City, where they executed three armed robberies over several days.
A Trail of Violence
The duo was captured in Baltimore County the day following the last robbery in Ocean City. Authorities found a handgun with Moses that matched the one used in the crimes, along with stolen items belonging to the victims of the robberies.
Sentencing Details
- On December 5, 2024, Takala Robinson pleaded guilty to participating in a criminal organization resulting in death, conspiracy to commit murder, and armed robbery. She was sentenced to 25 years in prison on January 10, 2025.
- Jordan Moses pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Anthony Johnson, participation in a criminal organization resulting in death, and armed robbery. After a contested sentencing hearing on May 28, 2025, Moses received a life sentence, with all but 45 years suspended.
Both defendants were sentenced by Judge Beau H. Oglesby in Worcester County Circuit Court.
