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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
25-year-old sentenced to 18 years for series of armed robberies near Anacostia Park
WASHINGTON () — A 25-year-old man will spend over a decade behind bars for a series of robberies near Anacostia Park two years ago. The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of Columbia announced Wednesday that David Crocker, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 18 years in prison for robbing people at gunpoint. His sentence comes after he pleaded guilty to several counts of armed robbery in December 2023. He also pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing a pistol. Tenants say church took down Pride decorations at DC apartment building According to the attorney's office, Crocker robbed two people at gunpoint on Dec. 18, 2024, near Anacostia Park. During the first robbery, he targeted a person in the 2200 block of Fairlawn Avenue, SE. There, Crocker pulled out a black and silver pistol and took the victim's phone, keys and wallet. After, he demanded the victim give him their PINs for their CashApp account and credit cards. Later that same day, Crocker robbed another person who was on the Anacostia Railroad Bridge. He again took out the pistol and took the victim's bike, cell phone, keys and wallet. He was also able to get the victims' PINs to their bank accounts. Moments after the robbery, United States Park police officers arrested Crocker and recovered the stolen items. As part of his sentencing, Crocker was ordered to serve five years of supervised release. He will also be required to register as a gun offender. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Newfoundland's offshore natural gas assessment results a 'significant milestone,' says minister
A new assessment of natural gas off Newfoundland's coast shows economic promise, says Energy Minister Steve Crocker. On Monday, the provincial government released its natural gas resources assessments, which suggests natural gas resources in the Jeanne d'Arc Basin range from 8.1 to 11.3 trillion cubic feet (tcf), with a best estimate of 9.7 tcf. Crocker calls the report a "significant milestone," and one that highlights "a promising new chapter in our energy future." "This assessment is more than just a technical document," Crocker told reporters. "It is a strategic tool that helps us understand how our offshore natural gas resource can drive economic growth and support the global transition to net zero emissions." Crocker said the data gathered will help investors make informed decisions. The province earmarked $4.7 million in the 2023 budget for the assessment. Crocker said the province focused on the Jeanne d'Arc Basic because it has existing infrastructure, shallow waters and a service community. The province will also inject $1 million for the next phase of the project, which includes further evaluations in the area. Crocker couldn't provide a timeline for when natural gas could be extracted, saying that would be up to the companies. "We'll put the information out there and hope to see that investment. Obviously that's something that'll come later as companies now have an opportunity to see this proven resource," he Crocker. He said the provincial government has to draft a royalty regime and will be consulting with companies to get feedback. "This will be done and invested and developed with the best interest of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians," Crocker said. Charlene Johnson, CEO of Energy N.L., says the assessment is a positive step for the sector. "We already offer the world a lower carbon form of energy, our offshore oil, and now we prepare to move forward with the possibility of providing another energy source — natural gas — that is in high demand internationally," she said. Energy N.L members have wanted to see the natural gas sector developed for years, Johnson said. "A lot of the focus has been on oil here, and that is still a key focus. But as the world needs natural gas, it's great that we've now turned our attention to that," she said. Roger Grimes, chair of the newly renamed Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator, says he's looking forward to increased activity in the energy sector. He said as the industry regulator, natural gas will face similar scrutiny as other projects. "As the regulator, we focus primarily on safety first. Everything that's ever approved offshore, the number one priority is is it safe," Grimes said. "There's always the environmental considerations. Have all of the environmental issues been addressed and mitigated?" Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page.
Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Scotsman
Moment 'dangerous' driver crashes uninsured car with a passenger in the boot
This video More videos Watch the moment when an uninsured driver crashes a car into a wall before fleeing the scene leaving three people seriously injured - and a passenger in the boot. Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Footage (click to play above) shows a 'horrific' crash which left three young people seriously injured. The uninsured driver fled the scene, leaving five passengers behind - including one in the boot. In the video, phone footage captures the 'inexperienced' driver get behind the wheel and drive at speed after he'd been drinking. Then, watch as 'cowardly' Dylan Crocker runs to hide from police after crashing into a barn. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Crashed into wall Dylan Crocker was driving the Ford Fiesta on April 21, 2024 when he crashed into a wall. He fled the scene, but was found hiding nearby by police after members of the public who had stopped at the scene to give first aid to the injured passengers told police which direction he had ran off. A screen grab shows body worn footage of the crash, as a passer-by tells police which direction Crocker had run off. | Cleveland Police One of the passengers required extensive surgery after her pelvis shattered when it became detached from her spine and later lost her job due to her level of injury. In a victim impact statement read to the court, the woman told that, at the age of just 20, she has been told to 'expect pain for the rest of my life.' Broken ribs Another passenger also required spinal surgery and suffered broken ribs, nerve damage and had to learn to walk again. She was also dismissed from her job due to her injuries. The crash has also left mental scars on the passengers, including one who said he doesn't want to leave the house. Crocker, of Houghton-le-Spring, failed a roadside breath test and later admitted three counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and one count of having no insurance. He was sentenced to 30 months in a young offenders' institute and handed a 36-month driving ban at Teesside Crown Court on Friday (May 23). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dylan Crocker has been jailed for 30 months | Cleveland Police Detective Constable Rachael Johnson, from Cleveland Police's Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'This crash was horrific and has had long-lasting effects upon those involved, leaving some with both severe physical and psychological suffering. Drink driver was speeding 'Crocker left the scene to try to evade police and avoid the consequences of his actions. He was an inexperienced driver who was under the influence of alcohol, he had been driving at more than twice the speed limit and he was not wearing a seatbelt. In a video recording taken moments before the collision, he was also clearly distracted. Not one but all of the 'fatal four' factors have been evident in this collision. 'I welcome the sentence handed to Dylan Crocker and hope it sends a stark message to all drivers that taking risks with lives can have devastating consequences. This collision has certainly completely changed not only the lives of the injured passengers, but also those of their families.
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ian Crocker slams ‘utter nonsense' bias claims as he reacts to Rangers and Celtic fan accusations
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IAN CROCKER has been the voice of Scottish football for 30 years. And during that time the legendary commentator has grown used to getting pelters from fans - particularly Rangers and Celtic. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Ian Crocker handing Celtic winger Jota with the Goal of the Season award in 2023 Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 He gave the same gong to Rangers' Rabbi Matondo the following year Credit: Kenny Ramsay Rumours have swirled for many years over where his allegiances lie, with fans of both clubs convinced he supports the other side. But Crocker, 60, has once again rubbished those claims. Addressing his football loyalties in 2019, the Sky Sports commentator insisted he is in fact the most neutral man in Glasgow, despite suggestions he secretly cheers on one of Celtic or Rangers. Celtic-daft radio presenter Alan Brazil once branded him a "big blue nose" for his comments live on TV. Similar comments have been made by Rangers fans over the years but Crocker has slammed such accusations as "utter nonsense". He told The Herald: 'It does make me laugh when I see one tweet saying, 'ah he's a Rangers man' beside another saying, 'no, no, he's a big Celtic man'. 'A lot of the time you get people saying, 'you sounded more exciting for their goal than ours'. 'It's total and utter nonsense. Sometimes you might not go full pelt on a goal because you are wondering who scored it or it's an own goal. 'It's part of the territory, it will never change and you get used to it. I tell people I support my hometown of Weymouth or West Ham they look puzzled and say, 'yeah but what Scottish team do you support?…' Crocker once admitted he likes BOTH Rangers and Celtic when quizzed about his allegiances previously. Celtic icon Peter Grant lifts the lid on former teammate Mo Johnston's shocking move to Rangers and reveals whether he's forgiven him for it Gers supporters reckon his close ties with ex-Hoops stars Davie Provan and Andy Walker prove he has a soft spot for the Parkhead club. But Crocker has pointed to the fact he was also friends with Rangers legend Walter Smith until his death in 2021. He said: 'Me and Davie just got on from day one. I hate commentators who crush each other, which seems to be a more common theme these days. 'After Davie, Andy Walker took over and we just became good friends. 'Both of those guys are just very good at what they do. The actual analysis is harder than the commentary because I'm just shouting out names while they have to figure out what's right and what's wrong and why a goal was disallowed. 3 Crocker with his TV pal Andy Walker Credit: Kenny Ramsay 'Walter Smith used to say, 'ring me at 8.30am' and he would fill me in on injuries and why they were injured et cetera. 'I'd probably still be on the phone to him at 9am before saying, 'right I have to go to a game now'. 'Walter was different class to deal with and Craig Brown was the same with Scotland and Preston. 'The chats with Walter were fantastic. These days it's a bit harder to get managers to give you the team and I kind of get that with the pressure they're under these days. 'But I always felt if Walter could trust me that was a decent recommendation but, lovely a guy as he was, I wouldn't have wanted to cross him. 'I bumped into him at a game at Rangers a couple of years after he retired and I saw him in the tunnel where he said to me, 'one of the worst things about not being involved in the game anymore is that I f****** well have to listen to you on the telly now….' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Ian Crocker blasts 'nonsense' Rangers bias claims as 'bluenose' dig from Alan Brazil resurfaces
The long-serving voice of Scottish football isn't having accusations he leans towards either of the Glasgow giants Ian Crocker says claims he favours one Old Firm side over the other are 'total and utter nonsense' in a rare response to accusations of commentary bias. The long-serving Sky Sports commentator has been one of the leading voices of Scottish football for the last three decades and, having covered most of the major Celtic and Rangers clashes in recent memory, he's had to develop a thick skin. He's never had to look far for accusations of bias from both sides – in 2021, Alan Brazil branded him a 'big bluenose' live on radio after Crocker commentated on Rangers' 4-1 win over the Hoops on their way to the title in 2021. There have also been Rangers fans pointing to his friendships with Celtic icons like Davie Provan and Andy Walker as proof of a secretly-held allegiance, but Crocker isn't having any of it. He told The Herald: 'It does make me laugh when I see one tweet saying, 'ah he's a Rangers man' beside another saying, 'no, no, he's a big Celtic man'. 'A lot of the time you get people saying, 'you sounded more exciting for their goal than ours'. 'It's total and utter nonsense. Sometimes you might not go full pelt on a goal because you are wondering who scored it or it's an own goal. 'It's part of the territory, it will never change and you get used to it. I tell people I support my hometown of Weymouth or West Ham they look puzzled and say, 'yeah but what Scottish team do you support?…' And to any Rangers fans who reckon his friendships with the likes of Walker and Provan are proof he leans the other way, he points to the fact he was also close with the late Walter Smith until his death in 2021. He said: 'Me and Davie just got on from day one. I hate commentators who crush each other, which seems to be a more common theme these days. 'After Davie, Andy Walker took over and we just became good friends. 'Both of those guys are just very good at what they do. The actual analysis is harder than the commentary because I'm just shouting out names while they have to figure out what's right and what's wrong and why a goal was disallowed. 'Walter Smith used to say, 'ring me at 8.30am' and he would fill me in on injuries and why they were injured et cetera. 'I'd probably still be on the phone to him at 9am before saying, 'right I have to go to a game now'. 'Walter was different class to deal with and Craig Brown was the same with Scotland and Preston. 'The chats with Walter were fantastic. These days it's a bit harder to get managers to give you the team and I kind of get that with the pressure they're under these days. 'But I always felt if Walter could trust me that was a decent recommendation but, lovely a guy as he was, I wouldn't have wanted to cross him. 'I bumped into him at a game at Rangers a couple of years after he retired and I saw him in the tunnel where he said to me, 'one of the worst things about not being involved in the game anymore is that I f***** well have to listen to you on the telly now….'
