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Baltimore Man Gets 10 Years for Armed Carjacking

A Baltimore man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in an armed carjacking that left a pizza delivery employee shaken. Devontay Douglas, 23, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander on [date] for his involvement in the July 10, 2018, armed carjacking at a Baltimore apartment complex.

According to his guilty plea, Douglas and an accomplice robbed the pizza delivery employee, striking him in the face and ribs with a black semi-automatic handgun. The victim was left with injuries and lost valuables, including his cell phone, keys, and approximately $50 in cash.

The brazen crime took place at a Baltimore apartment complex where the victim was making a delivery. Douglas and his accomplice stole the victim’s vehicle and attempted to flee the area. However, nearby security guards quickly responded to the scene, approaching the vehicle with drawn weapons and ordering Douglas to stop.

Once stopped, Douglas’s accomplice fled on foot, but Douglas was detained by the security guards until Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officers arrived. During the arrest, officers recovered a loaded 9mm handgun from the driver’s side front floorboard where Douglas had been sitting.

Acting United States Attorney Jonathan F. Lenzner commended the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and BPD for their work in the investigation. Lenzner thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney John W. Sippel for prosecuting the case.

The sentence marks a significant victory for law enforcement in their efforts to combat violent crime in Baltimore. The city has seen a rise in carjackings and armed robberies in recent years, and this conviction serves as a reminder that those responsible will face severe consequences.

Douglas’s 10-year sentence is a stark reminder of the dangers of armed carjacking and the importance of community vigilance in preventing such crimes. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.