Maryland Defendants Sentenced for Multi-County Murder, Robbery Spree

Jordan Moses, 18, of Anne Arundel County, and Takala Robinson, 22, of Baltimore, were sentenced for their roles in a violent criminal organization responsible for the murder of 17-year-old Anthony Johnson and a series of armed robberies across multiple Maryland counties and Washington, D.C. Their crime spree began in June 2022 with three shootings in a 17-hour period, culminating in Johnson's murder, followed by several armed robberies in Ocean City. Moses received a life sentence with all but 45 years suspended, while Robinson was sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to charges including participating in a criminal organization, conspiracy to commit murder, and armed robbery. Both were arrested in Baltimore County shortly after the crimes, with a handgun seized from Moses linked to the organization's other offenses, along with stolen property from robbery victims. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown condemned the violent acts, emphasizing the devastating impact of criminal organizations armed with illegal guns and affirming the state's commitment to protecting communities. The investigation was led by the Attorney General's Organized Crime Unit, highlighting the multi-county and interstate nature of the criminal activity.