Repeat Offender Sentenced to 50 Years in Carjacking Case

Baltimore, MD (February 29, 2024) - This week, Karon Alston was sentenced to 50 years of incarceration for carjacking, robbery, second-degree assault, conspiracy to commit second-degree assault, and theft. Assistant State’s Attorney Charlotte Dobson prosecuted this case.

“The terror and pain that this defendant inflicted on the victim can never be undone, but I hope that this lengthy sentence brings them, and the community, a sense of closure and peace after such a frightening experience,” said State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates. “Trauma is real, and the residents of this community will feel the impacts of this violent incident for years to come. My office remains steadfast in its commitment to justice and our residents. Our city is not a playground for lawlessness and violence.”

On February 2, 2023, at approximately 8:19 p.m., the victim was approached by two unknown males, one later identified as Karon Alston, in the parking lot of the Harford Seafood Market, located at 6800 Harford Road. The defendant stated, “Give me your money, or I’ll shoot you,” and then the defendant and the second suspect pulled the victim’s jacket over his face and pushed the victim to the ground. A physical struggle ensued, and Alston produced a black revolver. He pointed it at the victim and pulled the trigger multiple times; luckily, the gun did not fire.

Alston took the victim’s car keys and $140 before fleeing the scene in the victim’s 2019 Nissan Altima. The victim suffered bruises and abrasions as a result of the attack.

Alston was prohibited from possessing a regulated firearm at the time of the carjacking due to convictions in 2018 for robbery and CDS distribution.