Reginald Johnson, 37, of Gwynn Oak, Maryland, was sentenced to 10 years in prison with all but 18 months suspended after pleading guilty to felony assault stemming from an armed road rage incident. The sentencing took place in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County following a Maryland State Police investigation into the altercation.
The Office of the State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County prosecuted the case. The incident involved Johnson allegedly brandishing a firearm during a confrontation on a Maryland roadway. Authorities determined the act constituted felony assault.
Johnson’s guilty plea allowed the court to proceed directly to sentencing. With the suspended portion of his sentence, Johnson will serve 18 months in prison followed by a period of supervised probation.
The altercation was investigated by Maryland State Police, who determined that Johnson’s conduct posed a serious threat to public safety. Details regarding the specific location or the circumstances leading up to the road rage incident were not disclosed.
Key points
- Reginald Johnson pleaded guilty to felony assault in a 2024 armed road rage incident.
- He was sentenced to 10 years, with all but 18 months suspended.
- The case was prosecuted by Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Sentencing details and legal outcome
The plea deal and sentencing suggest prosecutors and the court considered both the severity of the offense and Johnson’s willingness to accept responsibility. The suspended sentence indicates the court’s decision to impose supervision after incarceration rather than a full-term imprisonment.
Officials have not released information about any injuries, property damage, or other individuals involved in the confrontation. The case underscores continuing concerns about violent incidents stemming from traffic disputes in the region.
The sentence includes supervised probation following Johnson’s release, although the length and terms of the probation were not publicly outlined. The Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office has not commented further on the resolution.
Johnson remains in custody and is expected to begin serving his 18-month sentence immediately.