GREENBELT, Maryland – In a brazen act of violence, two conspirators have been sentenced for robbing a convenience store in Waldorf, Maryland.
The victims, a convenience store employee, were forced to open the store’s cash register at gunpoint on September 11, 2013, during the armed robbery.
Charles Johnson, age 20, of Beltsville, Maryland, and Madani Ilara Tejan, age 32, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, were sentenced to 51 months in prison and 68 months in prison, respectively, each followed by three years of supervised release.
The robbers, who were caught, stole $90 in cash and several packs of cigarettes during the heist.
According to the plea agreements, Johnson, Tejan, and Donnell Harris robbed the convenience store on St. Ignatius Drive in Waldorf. Harris brandished a firearm during the robbery.
Donnell Edward Harris, age 21, of Burtonsville, Maryland, previously pleaded guilty to the robbery and to brandishing a gun during the robbery. Harris is scheduled to be sentenced on March 20, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein commended the ATF, Montgomery County Police Department, and Charles County Sheriff’s Office for their work in the investigation.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Leah J. Bressack and Daniel Gardner.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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