Sharif Northington, a 23-year-old from Baltimore, was sentenced on Apr. 16 to a total of 11 years in federal prison for his involvement in multiple armed robberies, carjacking, and the assault of a Deputy U.S. Marshal at the U.S. Courthouse in Baltimore.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address violent crime and protect public safety in Maryland. The sentence was announced by Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, along with officials from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; U.S. Marshals Service; Baltimore Police Department; and Baltimore County Police Department.
According to court documents, Northington conspired with Devin Grimes and John Hyman in November 2022 to commit armed commercial robberies and an armed carjacking using firearms while demanding money or vehicles from victims. On November 29 that year, the three men robbed a Northeast Baltimore convenience store before moving on to rob a nearby carry-out restaurant where they stole cash and a delivery vehicle using threats with handguns. Law enforcement tracked their movements using a money tracker hidden among stolen cash and apprehended them shortly after recovering weapons and cash.
Grimes was previously sentenced to ten years in December 2024 for his role in these crimes while Hyman received ten years in September 2025. In addition to his robbery-related convictions, Northington received one year consecutive prison time for intentionally assaulting an officer following court proceedings at the courthouse.
Hayes said: “I commend our law enforcement partners who worked together tirelessly on this investigation.” She also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sippel for prosecuting the case.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland is part of the U.S. Department of Justice serving nearly six million residents across Maryland through prosecution of federal crimes, handling civil cases on behalf of the government, collecting debts owed to government agencies, and partnering with law enforcement agencies according to its official website. The office employs more than 200 personnel across civil, criminal and administrative divisions tracing its origins back to an act passed by Congress in 1789 according to its official website. Alumni have gone on to serve prominent roles within government as reported by its official website.
