Baltimore, Maryland – A Baltimore man is headed to federal prison for his role in robbing multiple local commercial businesses and then later assaulting a Deputy U.S. Marshal while at the U.S. Courthouse in Baltimore.
Sharif Northington, 23, of Baltimore, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for interfering with commerce by robbery, and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Northington also received one year in prison, consecutive to the 10-year sentence, for intentionally assaulting an officer and employee of the United States.
The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes, who commended the ATF, USMS, BPD, and BCPD for their work in the investigation. Ms. Hayes also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sippel, who prosecuted this federal case.
According to court documents, in November 2022, Northington conspired with co-conspirators Devin Grimes, 27, of Baltimore, and John Hyman, 21, of Baltimore, to commit armed commercial robberies and at least one armed carjacking. During each robbery and carjacking, the co-conspirators used a firearm while demanding money, a vehicle, and/or other items.
On November 29, Northington, Grimes, and Hyman – who were wearing masks and hoods – entered a Northeast Baltimore 7-Eleven convenience store. Grimes brandished a handgun and then proceeded to rob the store with Northington and Hyman. The suspects stole money from the cash register and then fled the store. But unknown to the suspects, the stolen cash included a money tracker which helped law enforcement officers track their movements.
In response, both BPD and BCPD dispatched officers, detectives, and aviation squads to locate the suspects. The co-conspirators then went to a carry-out restaurant, less than a mile away. Upon entering, Grimes went to the back of the restaurant and brandished a handgun. He then confronted a delivery driver and robbed the man of the keys in his pocket. Then Grimes returned to the register and demanded the cashier open the register. Grimes then removed money from the register before the three co-conspirators fled the store in the delivery man’s vehicle.
BPD and BCPD aviation units soon located and apprehended the co-conspirators. During the arrests, law enforcement recovered a loaded Smith & Wesson .40 caliber pistol, money, and a money tracker from Grimes. Law enforcement also discovered additional cash in the vehicle.
U.S. Attorney Hayes commended the ATF, USMS, BPD, and BCPD for their work in the investigation. Ms. Hayes also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sippel, who prosecuted this federal case.
For more information on the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, its priorities, and resources available to help the community, please visit justice.gov/usao-md.
The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Ellen L. Hollander.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Sharif Northington
Criminal Charges: Interfering with commerce by robbery, using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and intentionally assaulting an officer and employee of the United States
City and State: Baltimore, Maryland
Exact Date: September 2025
Sentence: 10 years in prison, consecutive to one year in prison for intentionally assaulting an officer and employee of the United States
Other Facts:
Co-conspirators Devin Grimes and John Hyman were sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in December 2024 and September 2025, respectively.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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