Federal prosecutors say a late-night carjacking in Baltimore turned so violent that the driver was shot and seriously hurt, and now a Catonsville man is facing major federal charges for it.
Indictment Details
A federal grand jury on Friday indicted 41-year-old Kylin Stubblefield of Catonsville on charges of carjacking, using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and illegally possessing a gun as a prohibited person, according to FOX45/WBFF. Prosecutors allege the carjacking happened in October 2025 and that Stubblefield fired the gun, leaving the vehicle’s owner with serious injuries.
What Federal Law Says
Federal statute 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) treats guns in violent crimes as a separate, heavy hit. Using a firearm during a crime of violence brings a mandatory prison term. Brandishing it means at least seven years, and actually firing it bumps the minimum to ten years, according to a Congressional Research Service summary. Congress.gov notes that those years stack on top of any sentence for the underlying carjacking.
Who Announced the Case
U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes announced the indictment alongside FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul and Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, according to the official announcement. FOX45/WBFF reports that Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kim Y. Hagan and John Mark Mastakas are assigned to prosecute the case.
Federal Focus on Carjacking
Federal authorities in Maryland and the D.C. region have been putting extra muscle behind carjacking cases, especially when violence and guns are involved. A regional initiative has agencies sharing information and, when it fits, taking cases federal to leverage stiffer penalties. A past effort outlined in a U.S. Attorney's Office release describes task force work that pools federal and local resources to target violent carjackers.
What’s Next
For now, the indictment is just an accusation. Stubblefield is presumed innocent unless and until prosecutors prove the charges in court. Details on upcoming hearings and additional court filings were not immediately available after the announcement.
