Baltimore Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Assault on Deputy, Robbery Spree

Sharif Northington conspired with two others to commit armed robberies and a carjacking in late 2022.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:10pm

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A 23-year-old Baltimore man named Sharif Northington was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for a string of commercial robberies and an assault on a deputy U.S. Marshal. Northington conspired with two other Baltimore men, Devin Grimes and John Hyman, to commit armed robberies and a carjacking in late 2022, using guns to demand money, vehicles, and other items from victims. Northington was also convicted of intentionally assaulting a deputy who was escorting him to his cell after a court proceeding in September 2024.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of violent crime and property theft in Baltimore, which has struggled with high rates of both in recent years. The assault on a federal officer also raises concerns about the safety of law enforcement personnel carrying out their duties in the city.

The details

According to court documents, Northington, Grimes, and Hyman committed at least one armed carjacking and several commercial robberies in November 2022, wearing masks and hoods and using handguns to steal money from cash registers. After one robbery at a 7-Eleven, the stolen cash had a money tracker that allowed police to locate the suspects. Grimes was also accused of robbing a delivery driver at gunpoint and stealing his vehicle. Grimes and Hyman have already been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for their roles in the crimes.

  • In November 2022, Northington conspired with Grimes and Hyman to commit the robberies and carjacking.
  • On November 29, 2022, the three suspects robbed a 7-Eleven store in Northeast Baltimore.
  • Following the 7-Eleven robbery, the suspects went to a nearby carry-out restaurant where Grimes robbed a delivery driver at gunpoint.
  • In September 2024, Northington assaulted a deputy U.S. Marshal after a court proceeding.
  • Northington was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison in April 2026.

The players

Sharif Northington

A 23-year-old Baltimore resident who was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for a string of commercial robberies and an assault on a deputy U.S. Marshal.

Devin Grimes

A 27-year-old Baltimore man who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in December 2024 for his role in the robberies and carjacking with Northington and Hyman.

John Hyman

A 21-year-old Baltimore man who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in September 2025 for his role in the robberies and carjacking with Northington and Grimes.

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What they’re saying

“Sharif Northington will spend over a decade in federal prison for his violent crimes, which included assaulting a deputy U.S. Marshal. This sentence should send a clear message that we will not tolerate such brazen acts of violence against law enforcement or members of our community.”

— Erek L. Barron, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Sharif Northington to be released on bail pending his appeal.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing challenges Baltimore faces in combating violent crime and property theft, with repeat offenders like Northington continuing to pose a threat to public safety and law enforcement. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in deterring and rehabilitating such offenders.