Teen gets 40 years for 8 robberies this year

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office booking photo of Matthew Johnson

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An 18-year-old was sentenced this week to 40 years in prison for seven armed robberies and one unarmed robbery case.

Matthew Johnson pleaded guilty to the crimes in August.

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The teen used a handgun and a BB gun to hold up seven victims between January and February. Johnson took the victims' wallets and other personal items during the crimes.

Johnson also snatched a 13-year-old's backpack during the crime spree. He was unarmed in that incident.