Fast Food Workers Forced To Strip, Robber Sentenced To 95 Years

GLEN BURNIE, MD — A Glen Burnie man convicted in two Pasadena robberies where he held employees at knifepoint, made them strip in the woods and then fled has been sentenced to 95 years in prison, with no possibility of parole for the first 25 years, authorities said Tuesday.

Kelvin Johnson, 58, was charged for two different incidents at two Pasadena chain restaurants in May 2016. He was found guilty March 3, 2017, of robbery, carjacking, armed robbery and kidnapping by an Anne Arundel County Circuit Court jury.

Johnson was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge William C. Mulford II for the armed robbery, carjacking, and kidnapping charges for the robbery of two fast-food restaurants, one of which Johnson used to work at, prosecutors said.

"Kelvin Johnson is a career criminal who posed an ongoing threat to our community" said Anne Arundel County State's Attorney Wes Adams in a statement. "I'm thankful to Judge Mulford for ensuring that Mr. Johnson is no longer able to terrorize innocent people, and demonstrating that this county will not stand for such blatant lawlessness."

On May 1, 2016, Johnson forced himself through the front door of the Arby's on Ritchie Highway in Pasadena as the manager was leaving for the night, Adams said. Johnson allegedly threatened the manager and demanded she take about $1,700 from the safe. Johnson then forced the manager to drive him into Freetown, where he fled on foot.

Johnson was a former employee of the Arby's, Adams said.

On May 10, 2016, Johnson came in through a back door of the Popeye's on Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena as employees were closing for the night, Adams said. Johnson held a large knife to one employee's throat and demanded money from the safe, Adams said. He also took all three victims' cell phones.

After the robbery, Johnson walked the victims through the woods at knifepoint and made them take off all their clothing, Adams said. Johnson then fled into the woods.

Police were able to track a victim's stolen cell phone to the area of Johnson's house and an AutoZone. Employees at the business identified Johnson as a customer who was there during the time the stolen cell phone was tracked to the store, Adams said.

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