BALTIMORE, MD – John Hyman, 21, of Baltimore, will spend the next decade behind bars after being sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for a string of brazen armed robberies and a carjacking that terrorized Baltimore County and City last November. U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander handed down the sentence, followed by three years of supervised release, bringing a measure of closure to a case that highlighted the city’s ongoing struggle with violent crime.
The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes, alongside Charles Doerrer, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – Baltimore Field Division; Baltimore County Police Department (BCPD) Chief Robert O. McCullough; and Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Commissioner Richard Worley. The collaborative effort underscores the multi-agency approach to combating violent offenders in the region.
According to court documents, Hyman, along with two accomplices, targeted two commercial businesses and then escalated their crimes by carjacking a vehicle from a delivery driver. On November 29th, the trio stormed a 7-Eleven convenience store in East Baltimore, brandishing a handgun and demanding cash. Unbeknownst to the robbers, the stolen money contained a tracking device – a crucial detail that would ultimately lead to their capture. Both BPD and BCPD mobilized officers, detectives, and even aviation units in pursuit.
The tracker led law enforcement to the Stokos carry-out restaurant less than a mile away, where Hyman and his crew continued their crime spree. Another handgun was brandished, this time against a delivery driver, relieving him of his vehicle keys. They then robbed the carry-out before attempting a hasty escape. Aviation units quickly spotted two vehicles traveling together, matching the movements of the tracker, but the suspects soon separated and tried to outrun the police. The attempt failed, and Hyman and his co-defendants were apprehended. A loaded Smith & Wesson firearm was recovered at the scene.
This isn’t the first conviction in the case. Co-defendant Devin Grimes previously pled guilty and received a matching 10-year sentence, suggesting a coordinated effort and equal involvement in the crimes. The prosecution, led by Assistant U.S. Attorney John W. Sippel, Jr., clearly demonstrated the gravity of the offenses and the danger posed by Hyman and his crew. The case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a comprehensive program aimed at reducing violent crime through focused enforcement and community partnerships.
U.S. Attorney Hayes praised the tireless work of the ATF, BCPD, and BPD, emphasizing the importance of interagency cooperation in tackling violent crime. While the sentencing of Hyman provides a temporary reprieve for the city, the ongoing efforts of PSN and similar initiatives remain critical to ensuring long-term safety and security for Baltimore’s communities. More information on the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office and its community outreach programs can be found at justice.gov/usao-md/project-safe-neighborhoods-psn and justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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