Baltimore Man Receives Lengthy Federal Prison Sentence for Armed Robberies, Carjacking, and Assaulting a Federal Officer

A Baltimore man has been sentenced to over a decade in federal prison for his involvement in a series of armed commercial robberies and a carjacking, as well as assaulting a Deputy U.S. Marshal. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, Sharif Northington, 23, of Baltimore, received a 10-year sentence for interfering with commerce through robbery and using a firearm during these violent crimes. He was also given an additional consecutive one-year sentence for intentionally assaulting a federal officer. The assault occurred in September 2024 following a court proceeding at the U.S. Courthouse in Baltimore, where Northington threatened and then attacked the Deputy U.S. Marshals responsible for escorting him.

The charges stem from a string of criminal activities that began in November 2022. Court documents reveal that Northington, along with accomplices Devin Grimes, 27, and John Hyman, 21, both of Baltimore, planned and executed armed commercial robberies and at least one armed carjacking. During these incidents, the group brandished firearms while demanding money, vehicles, and other valuables. The impact of these crimes directly affects local businesses and residents, disrupting commerce and creating an environment of fear.

On November 29, 2022, the three individuals, masked and hooded, entered a 7-Eleven convenience store in Northeast Baltimore. Grimes displayed a handgun, and subsequently robbed the store with Northington and Hyman, taking cash from the register. Unbeknownst to them, the stolen money contained a tracker that aided law enforcement in their pursuit. Both the Baltimore Police Department and the Baltimore County Police Department responded swiftly, deploying officers, detectives, and aviation units to apprehend the suspects.

Shortly after the 7-Eleven robbery, the group proceeded to a carry-out restaurant located less than a mile away. Upon entering, Grimes again brandished a handgun, confronting a delivery driver and stealing the keys from his pocket. He then demanded that the cashier open the register, from which he took money. The three suspects then fled the scene in the delivery driver’s vehicle. The coordinated efforts of the BPD and BCPD aviation units were instrumental in locating and arresting the co-conspirators. During the arrests, authorities recovered a loaded Smith & Wesson .40 caliber pistol, money, and the money tracker from Grimes. Additional cash was also found in the stolen vehicle.

The sentences for Northington’s co-conspirators have also been finalized. In December 2024, Devin Grimes was sentenced by Judge Ellen L. Hollander to 10 years in federal prison. John Hyman received a similar 10-year sentence in September 2025 for his participation in the crimes. These convictions and sentences highlight the federal government’s commitment to prosecuting violent crime and ensuring the safety of communities.

U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes, along with Special Agent in Charge Charles Doerrer of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), U.S. Marshal Clinton J. Fuchs for the District of Maryland, Commissioner Richard Worley of the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), and Chief Robert McCullough of the Baltimore County Police Department (BCPD), commended the collaborative law enforcement efforts that led to these outcomes. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sippel is credited with prosecuting the federal case. Residents can find more information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, its priorities, and available resources by visiting justice.gov/usao-md.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland

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