'Career Criminal' From Glen Burnie Convicted Of 2 Brutal Fast Food Robberies: Prosecutor

GLEN BURNIE, MD — Anne Arundel County State's attorney Wes Adams announced Tuesday that a Glen Burnie man was found guilty of robbery, carjacking, armed robbery and kidnapping by an Anne Arundel County Circuit Court jury late Friday afternoon.

Kelvin Johnson, 58, was charged for two different incidents at two Pasadena chain restaurants in May 2016.

"We are thankful to the jury for recognizing the ongoing threat of career criminals such as Kelvin Johnson," said Adams. "With the jury's verdict, we have demonstrated to the community that it is law-abiding citizens, not criminals, who control this county."

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 knife point 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 AutoZone identified Johnson as a customer who was there during the time the stolen cell phone was tracked to the store, Adams said.

Johnson faces up to 200 years in prison as a result of these convictions, Adams said. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.

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