Maryland Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Multiple Armed Robberies

Greenbelt, Maryland - A Maryland man is headed to federal prison for 13 years for his role in an armed robbery spree.

U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman sentenced Derek Lynn Davis, 36, of Greenbelt, Maryland, to 13 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for interfering with interstate commerce by robbery and using, carrying, brandishing, and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Davis and his co-conspirators stole more than $3,000, from multiple businesses they robbed, and terrorized nine victims.

Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the sentence with Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul, FBI Baltimore Field Office, and Chief George Nader, Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD).

According to court documents, beginning in July 2023, and continuing through August 2023, Davis, with the assistance of different co-conspirators, robbed six businesses at gunpoint. Sometimes the co-conspirators robbed multiple businesses within one day.

Davis and his co-conspirators typically entered these establishments, armed with firearms, and then demanded victims to open the cash register. In fear of their lives, victims complied with Davis's demands, giving him access to the cash registers. Additionally, during one robbery, Individual-1 discharged his firearm as a victim opened the cash register. The round struck the ground near where two victims were standing.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

U.S. Attorney Hayes commended the FBI and PGPD for their work in the investigation. Ms. Hayes also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Dawn Williams who prosecuted this case.

For more information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office, its priorities, and resources available to help the community, visit justice.gov/usao-md.

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