Latest news with #Butters
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Police impersonator took £50k from elderly people
A man who impersonated a police officer to take more than £50,000 from elderly people has been jailed. Gavin Butters, 27, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison at Liverpool Crown Court after being involved in courier frauds in eight different areas in the UK. According to Thames Valley Police victims received phone calls from an unknown person impersonating a police officer or bank investigator who asked them to hand over cash, bank cards and jewellery. Butters would then impersonate a police officer while visiting the addresses to collect the items. Police said one victim was a women in her 70s from Flackwell Heath, near High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, On 7 January 2025 she had answered a call from an unknown number on her mobile phone from a man who pretended to be from Scotland Yard's Action Fraud. In calls which lasted for more than six hours throughout the day, the victim was told her bank cards had been used fraudulently and were needed as evidence to arrest somebody in the local area. She was told if she did not hand over the cards she would be arrested herself. Butters went to the woman's address later that day and collected three bank cards, which he used to buy iPhones worth £5,896. The force worked with Merseyside Police and Cheshire Constabulary in the investigation. Det Con Claire Nangle, the officer in charge of the Thames Valley case, said: "Butters showed a complete disregard for his victims by pressuring them to co-operate in his fictional covert operation, taking advantage of their trusting nature. "This sentence reflects the seriousness of his offending, aggravated by the fact that he systematically targeted vulnerable, elderly victims." On 19 May Butters was sentenced after previously admitting to four counts of fraud by false representation at the same court. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Thames Valley Police
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Golden Retriever's Adorable Trick Goes Viral—but There's a Twist
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A golden retriever has gone viral with an unusual trick—a forward roll. But his owners revealed that they never taught him the move, it was all self-taught. Butters, who stars on social media under the handle @buttersthegoldie, has captured hearts after a video showed him repeatedly launching himself into joyful somersaults while out on a walk. The clip, which shows the golden retriever on a leash rolling over and over on a grassy patch, has earned 415,400 likes and 1.8 million views. "His name came first, we've always called him Butters, the rolling came after. "He loves chasing his tail, perhaps a little too much, that he would roll on purpose just to grab it. A split image of Butters the golden retriever doing a forward roll. A split image of Butters the golden retriever doing a forward roll. @buttersthegoldie/@buttersthegoldie "We didn't teach him to roll. He just does it whenever he sees a patch of grass during our walks. Sometimes he tries to roll on concrete but we would stop him so he won't hurt his back. So now he has associated grass as his acceptable rolling place," Butters' owner told Newsweek. According to PetMD, dogs often roll in grass to mask their scent, relieve itches, or simply because it feels good. Grass can offer sensory stimulation, help cool them down, or even serve as a communication method by marking scent. Golden retrievers in particular are known for their affectionate and goofy personalities. As the American Kennel Club notes, they're one of the most popular breeds in the U.S. thanks to their friendly nature, eagerness to please, and natural playfulness—traits Butters clearly embodies. Their owner added: "If he's not rolling, he loves watching birds and keeping the neighborhood safe from squirrel attack by barking from our balcony. He also loves snoozing on the couch with all paws raised, plain omelettes, banana dipped in peanut butter, and greeting every single person we pass during our walks." Viewers couldn't get enough of Butter's rolling routine. "Nala stomped so Butter could roll," one TikToker joked—referencing another viral dog named Nala, whose dramatic "stomping" videos gained widespread popularity. "Petition for you guys to get a Lei. So he can make Hawaiin Rolls," another user quipped. "We call my girl Susie Flops because the second she sees a person she trust falls backwards for belly rubs with zero regard for the concrete below her," shared a fellow dog owner. "Love how he holds his tails for a full twist 10/10 man," said Alessandra. "Hear me out: a bakery where cats make biscuits and muffins, and dogs bring out the butter rolls," added Anne-Marie. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Law Roundup: How many people does it take to move a Jeep
May 13—A man with a large knife on his side who was working on a disabled Jeep in a parking lot was allegedly making employees and customers nervous after overstaying his welcome. A manager alleged that he was told he could stay a few hours to get the vehicle working. However, the day had passed, and now three vehicles of people had joined the effort. The manager said one man got into an electrical room, which raised concerns that they were camping there. Butters, a collarless yellow Labrador with a purported reputation for growling and lunging at people, was on the loose, which concerned a woman who said it once chased her into her house. The dog was returned to its owners. A disorderly man reportedly punched a window, cutting his wrist, and then argued with someone who called the police requesting a welfare check. Officers were unable to locate the injured man. A man allegedly stole his ex's wallet, keys, phone and white Dodge Ram. The ex reportedly thought he would be heading to Helena with his brother. Someone wanted officers' advice on civil issues, alleging their roommate broke a bottle over their truck and tried wrenching them out of the vehicle. The disorderly roommate's mother also kept barging into their bedroom and telling them they "can't come home," although she did not live there and wasn't on the lease. They wanted her moved along, but didn't want police going to the residence. An assistant manager was reportedly concerned about the safety of a tall man in his 60s standing in the middle of a road under construction holding a sign to get a ride to Whitefish. He was on the sidewalk when officers arrived and moved along. Officers received walk-up complaints about kids with dirt bikes in a park. A dark blue truck reportedly kept parking in front of a fire hydrant. An employee was reportedly nervous to walk to her car, which was parked by a converted van occupied by a man who had sat there for nearly six hours and wanted officers to move him along. The man reportedly was doing laundry at the location. Officers waited in the area for the employee to leave. Dispatchers answered numerous 911 calls from the same phone number, where only tapping and shuffling noises were heard on the open line.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
How many people does it take to move a Jeep
May 13—A man with a large knife on his side who was working on a disabled Jeep in a parking lot was allegedly making employees and customers nervous after overstaying his welcome. A manager alleged that he was told he could stay a few hours to get the vehicle working. However, the day had passed, and now three vehicles of people had joined the effort. The manager said one man got into an electrical room, which raised concerns that they were camping there. Butters, a collarless yellow Labrador with a purported reputation for growling and lunging at people, was on the loose, which concerned a woman who said it once chased her into her house. The dog was returned to its owners. A disorderly man reportedly punched a window, cutting his wrist, and then argued with someone who called the police requesting a welfare check. Officers were unable to locate the injured man. A man allegedly stole his ex's wallet, keys, phone and white Dodge Ram. The ex reportedly thought he would be heading to Helena with his brother. Someone wanted officers' advice on civil issues, alleging their roommate broke a bottle over their truck and tried wrenching them out of the vehicle. The disorderly roommate's mother also kept barging into their bedroom and telling them they "can't come home," although she did not live there and wasn't on the lease. They wanted her moved along, but didn't want police going to the residence. An assistant manager was reportedly concerned about the safety of a tall man in his 60s standing in the middle of a road under construction holding a sign to get a ride to Whitefish. He was on the sidewalk when officers arrived and moved along. Officers received walk-up complaints about kids with dirt bikes in a park. A dark blue truck reportedly kept parking in front of a fire hydrant. An employee was reportedly nervous to walk to her car, which was parked by a converted van occupied by a man who had sat there for nearly six hours and wanted officers to move him along. The man reportedly was doing laundry at the location. Officers waited in the area for the employee to leave. Dispatchers answered numerous 911 calls from the same phone number, where only tapping and shuffling noises were heard on the open line.
News.com.au
01-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Victorian club leading race to poach Port Adelaide's Zak Butters with $1.5m deal
The Western Bulldogs are the frontrunners in the race to sign Port Adelaide star Zak Butters as Victorian clubs attempt to lure the gun midfielder back home. According to Code Sports, the Bulldogs are leading the race to land Butters, who will take on the Bulldogs when Port play the Dogs in Ballarat on Saturday. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every AFL match this Saturday LIVE. Catch all the action in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. The report also names Geelong as a potential suitor for Butters, with the Cats having strong interest in the 24-year-old — if they aren't able to recruit Gold Coast's Matt Rowell or Melbourne's Clayton Oliver. St Kilda is also after a gun midfielder and could be prepared to offer Butters a deal worth more than $1.5 million per season, which would make him one of the highest paid players in the AFL. The Saints have a war chest to spend this off-season and are targeting Carlton ruckman Tom De Koning, Port Adelaide halfback Miles Bergman and out of favour Giants defender Leek Aleer. Butters is contracted with Port Adelaide until the end of 2026 and it's expected the Power won't entertain trading him unless a monster trade package is tabled. The Herald Sun reports only a mammoth offer of three first round picks or a player like St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera would make Port even consider trading Butters this year. Port Adelaide doesn't hold its first round pick for this year's draft after using it to recruit Jack Lukosius and Joe Richards last year. Butters would be a handy addition to the Bulldogs midfield after Bailey Smith, Jack Macrae and Caleb Daniel departed the Dogs last off-season. Butters has been in blistering form since returning from knee surgery, helping Ken Hinkley's Port Adelaide win three games in a row to be just outside the top eight. He has polled 29 out of a possible 30 votes in the AFL Coaches' Association player of the year from those three games. 'I think he changes a make-up of a side more than any other player in the competition,' Demons great Garry Lyon said on AFL 360 on Monday. 'He turns this team into a team full of swagger with a little dose of nasty and then there's some brilliance thrown it. That's how good this bloke his. 'I rate him at the very, very top. In terms of his capacity to come back into this side and just change it. He's doing for Ken (Hinkley) what (injured Swans star) Errol Gulden can't do for Dean Cox. 'If you wanted to write the biggest cheque … his relationship with Ken is over at the end of the year, they've got a great tight relationship. 'I know he's got a year to go on the contract. He's the one I'm going to, he's the one that can change a team. He changes his own team. He comes back and they look completely different. He's the one for me, Zak Butters.' Butters was praised for his leadership when he and captain Connor Rozee helped calm a hot headed Jason Horne-Francis down during the win over North Melbourne on the weekend. If he is traded, Butters would arguably be the most talented player dealt since Geelong gave GWS three first-round picks for Jeremy Cameron in 2020. It's likely Butters' future will be decided next year when he qualifies for restricted free agency.
