Man sentenced in drugs, armed robberies

PIKESVILLE, Md. (WMAR) - A Pikesville man was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for his role in conspiring to commit 6 armed robberies and distribution of drugs.

Brian Johnson, 25, was sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by 5 years of supervised release for the 6 armed robberies that took just over $1,280 from businesses and conspiring to distribute heroin, cocaine, cocaine base (crack) and marijuana.

According to his plea agreement, Johnson conspired with others to commit 6 armed robberies between December 23, 2009 and December 30, 2009.

Additionally, from 1996 to 2009, Johnson conspired with others to distribute and possess with intent to distribute the drugs. At times, Johnson received one or more of the drugs for distribution inside prisons, and aided the distribution of these drugs on the streets of Baltimore.