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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Upstate man sentenced for drive-by shooting, burglary
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – A Spartanburg man pleaded guilty Friday to a slew of charges, including discharging a firearm into a vehicle and burglary. 36-year-old Brandon Kevon White was sentenced to 15 years for second-degree burglary, five years for petit larceny, 10 years for breach of peace of a high & aggravated nature and 10 years for discharging a firearm into a vehicle. In October 2023, it was reported that White participated in a shoot-out between three vehicles as they were driven through Spartanburg County and the city. The defendant was traveling in a Ford Escort driven by another individual. The shooting occurred after both individuals were reportedly threatened by an armed man at a boarding house. White went to a friend's home where he armed himself. Upon seeing the man who had previously threatened him, White shot at the vehicle. Gunshots were exchanged between the defendant's vehicle, the other vehicle and a third vehicle as they traveled through the county. Most of the participants could not be identified. However, White and another gunshot victim were taken to a nearby hospital. At the hospital, White admitted to authorities that he shot at the other vehicles but said he did so in self-defense. Surveillance footage showed the Ford Escort pursuing the two other involved vehicles, with White hanging out of the Escort's passenger window, shooting at the vehicles. In April 2024, officers responded to a burglary on Bryant Road in Spartanburg. The victim reported that he had left his home the day before, and when he returned, the front door was open and the door frame was broken. Several items were missing from the home. In the course of the investigation, the victim told authorities that White was his neighbor, and the victim used to give White a ride when asked but had recently refused to do so. The night of the burglary, the victim reported that he had again refused to give White a ride. When officers spoke with White, he admitted to entering the home after the victim left and taking a television and gaming console. Officials also mentioned that White has a prior criminal history, including convictions for forgery, second-degree burglary, obtaining goods by false pretenses, second-degree assault & battery, common law robbery, stalking, driving under suspension and numerous counts of shoplifting. All of White's sentences were ordered to run concurrently with each other. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Watch pimped-out white van break THREE speed records to become world's fastest front-wheel drive Ford
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TRADESMAN'S van has made history by smashing three speed records to become the fastest front wheel drive Ford on the planet. The souped up 2001 Escort sped down a quarter mile drag strip in just 8.72 seconds at Santa Pod Raceway in Podington, Beds. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Terry and his fizzingly fast Ford Credit: Smash 5 Cheeky tweaks to the engine made it the fastest front-wheel drive Ford on the planet Credit: Smash Driver and owner Terry Newton, 41, hit a top speed of 168.4mph during his second qualifying pass at last weekend's Festival of Power event. It beat the previous fastest FWD Ford driven in 8.76 seconds at 152mph by a Focus over 20 years ago - and became the fastest FWD Zetec and Zetec stock block. After obliterating the record on Good Friday, Terry said: 'I never dreamed of getting it to go that fast. I didn't think it was possible. 'I hadn't driven since October and we were only going out to check if the van still worked. 'You set off and you just change gears before pulling a parachute but I knew it must have been a decent time as I could feel it dragging the van into the other lane. 'When I found out we'd beaten the record, I instantly cried remembering my seven-year-old daughter Elektra said to go win it when I saw her on Wednesday. 'We matched the record last year but to beat it is unbelievable as it takes so much work just to shave off those milliseconds when you reach these high speeds.' Terry, of Fat Pig Racing, swapped the van with a mate for a Mk4 Escort six years ago - and didn't have high hopes after blowing the head gasket driving it home to Preston, Lancs. The mechanic reckons he's spent more than £100,000 on modifications to make it reach 60mph in just 1.8 seconds, 100mph in 3.9 seconds and 135mph in 5.9 seconds. The two-litre turbo engine, which makes it quicker than a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, burns seven litres of methanol per quarter mile. It provides around 1,100 brake horsepower and could do 230mph but is too powerful to accurately measure without wheel spinning. Terry, who usually drives a Volkswagen Touareg, credits sponsors and mechanics Chris Eade, dubbed the Turbo Doctor, and Graeme Cook for turning the tradie's van into a world beater. He added: 'There's still work to do. I'm hoping to win an event next month against racers from all across Europe with a £100,000 prize pot. 'I got a phone call from world-famous DJ Carl Cox congratulating me as he's a lovely guy who also races in our class with his own team. 'To be the proud owner of the world's fastest FWD Ford is a really special moment. The sky's the limit for this old van.' Sun readers wanting to watch Terry in the Doorslammers event at Santa Pod Raceway on May 16-18 can save 20 per cent on tickets by using code SUN20 at checkout. 5 The tradesmen hit a whopping 168.4mph, beating the previous Ford record of 152mph over twenty years ago Credit: Smash 5 Terry cried at the finish line admitting "I didn't think it was possible" to get a Ford to go that fast Credit: Smash
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Watch pimped-out white van break THREE speed records to become world's fastest front-wheel drive Ford
A TRADESMAN'S van has made history by smashing three speed records to become the fastest front wheel drive Ford on the planet. The souped up 2001 Escort sped down a quarter mile drag strip in just 8.72 seconds at Santa Pod Raceway in Podington, Beds. 5 Terry and his fizzingly fast Ford Credit: Smash 5 Cheeky tweaks to the engine made it the fastest front-wheel drive Ford on the planet Credit: Smash Driver and owner Terry Newton, 41, hit a top speed of 168.4mph during his second qualifying pass at last weekend's It beat the previous fastest FWD After obliterating the record on 'I hadn't driven since October and we were only going out to check if the van still worked. Most read in Motors 'You set off and you just change gears before pulling a 'When I found out we'd beaten the record, I instantly cried remembering my seven-year-old daughter Elektra said to go win it when I saw her on Wednesday. 'We matched the record last year but to beat it is unbelievable as it takes so much work just to shave off those milliseconds when you reach these high speeds.' Terry, of Fat Pig Racing, swapped the van with a mate for a Mk4 Escort six years ago - and didn't have high hopes after blowing the head gasket driving it home to Preston, Lancs. Most read in Motors The The two-litre turbo engine, which makes it quicker than a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, burns seven litres of methanol per quarter mile. It provides around 1,100 brake horsepower and could do 230mph but is too powerful to accurately measure without wheel spinning. Terry, who usually drives a He added: 'There's still work to do. I'm hoping to win an event next month against 'I got a phone call from world-famous 'To be the proud owner of the world's fastest Sun readers wanting to watch Terry in the Doorslammers event at Santa Pod Raceway on May 16-18 can save 20 per cent on tickets by using code SUN20 at checkout. 5 The tradesmen hit a whopping 168.4mph, beating the previous Ford record of 152mph over twenty years ago Credit: Smash 5 Terry cried at the finish line admitting "I didn't think it was possible" to get a Ford to go that fast Credit: Smash 5 Standing proud at the Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Beds. Credit: Smash
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Watch pimped-out white van break THREE speed records to become world's fastest front-wheel drive Ford
A TRADESMAN'S van has made history by smashing three speed records to become the fastest front wheel drive Ford on the planet. The souped up 2001 Escort sped down a quarter mile drag strip in just 8.72 seconds at Santa Pod Raceway in Podington, Beds. 5 5 Driver and owner Terry Newton, 41, hit a top speed of 168.4mph during his second qualifying pass at last weekend's Festival of Power event. It beat the previous fastest FWD Ford driven in 8.76 seconds at 152mph by a Focus over 20 years ago - and became the fastest FWD Zetec and Zetec stock block. After obliterating the record on Good Friday, Terry said: 'I never dreamed of getting it to go that fast. I didn't think it was possible. 'I hadn't driven since October and we were only going out to check if the van still worked. 'You set off and you just change gears before pulling a parachute but I knew it must have been a decent time as I could feel it dragging the van into the other lane. 'When I found out we'd beaten the record, I instantly cried remembering my seven-year-old daughter Elektra said to go win it when I saw her on Wednesday. 'We matched the record last year but to beat it is unbelievable as it takes so much work just to shave off those milliseconds when you reach these high speeds.' Terry, of Fat Pig Racing, swapped the van with a mate for a Mk4 Escort six years ago - and didn't have high hopes after blowing the head gasket driving it home to Preston, Lancs. The mechanic reckons he's spent more than £100,000 on modifications to make it reach 60mph in just 1.8 seconds, 100mph in 3.9 seconds and 135mph in 5.9 seconds. The two-litre turbo engine, which makes it quicker than a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, burns seven litres of methanol per quarter mile. It provides around 1,100 brake horsepower and could do 230mph but is too powerful to accurately measure without wheel spinning. Terry, who usually drives a Volkswagen Touareg, credits sponsors and mechanics Chris Eade, dubbed the Turbo Doctor, and Graeme Cook for turning the tradie's van into a world beater. He added: 'There's still work to do. I'm hoping to win an event next month against racers from all across Europe with a £100,000 prize pot. 'I got a phone call from world-famous DJ Carl Cox congratulating me as he's a lovely guy who also races in our class with his own team. 'To be the proud owner of the world's fastest FWD Ford is a really special moment. The sky's the limit for this old van.' Sun readers wanting to watch Terry in the Doorslammers event at Santa Pod Raceway on May 16-18 can save 20 per cent on tickets by using code SUN20 at checkout. 5 5
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Yahoo
Maryland county sheriff renews efforts to solve serial rape cold case
Maryland detectives are back on the hunt to identify a man who they believe targeted women over 25 years ago by offering them a ride under false pretenses, and allegedly attempting or successfully raping them, according to law enforcement officials. The Charles County Sheriff's Office reopened a cold case into an alleged serial rapist who, between November 1996 and August 2003, picked women up in Washington, D.C., and Prince George's County, Maryland, before driving them to Charles County. Once there, the unknown man allegedly physically attacked and sexually assaulted his victims. Investigators describe the suspect as a Black man who at the time of the crimes was believed to be in his late 30s to early 50s, though is now likely in his 50s to 70s. The suspect reportedly used the names Jerry, Jimmy, George and James, had a stocky build, prominent overbite and a short-cropped haircut. Attempted Murder Fugitive Busted As 40-Year Scheme Posing As Dead College Mate Unravels Investigators say the suspect had access to multiple vehicles, including a 1996 green-lime Ford pickup truck, red station wagon, red small passenger car like a Ford Pinto, Escort or Toyota with partial Maryland tags FG-549, 594 or 546, and a teal passenger vehicle. Read On The Fox News App In an article from the Maryland Independent on April 25, 2003, the Charles County Sheriff's Office said a 39-year-old woman accepted a ride after midnight on April 14, from a man driving a teal late-model Buick Skylark. After the man picked the woman up, he drove her to Bryans Road in Charles County, where he allegedly raped her in the vehicle and later dropped her off in a parking lot at a nearby townhouse development. Law enforcement officials said there were similarities between the crime on April 14 and 10 others that occurred since September 1996. Ice Removes 'Foreign Fugitive' Wanted In Mexico On Rape Charge "We feel very confident these cases are the same person," then-Capt. Joseph Montminy of the Charles County Sheriff's office said at the time. "We think there's likely other cases that have not been reported." The investigation found that in each case, the victims were African-American women between the ages of 18 and 45, who were alone. Victims told investigators the suspect either ordered the women into his car at gunpoint, or he lured them into the vehicle by offering them rides. Fugitive On Fbi's 10 Most Wanted List For Killing His Bride In Illinois Captured In Mexico The publication reported that sometimes, the suspect allegedly locked the women inside his vehicle before driving them to Charles County. Two of the women reportedly accepted rides and fell asleep, only to wake up in Charles County. Another victim reportedly told investigators she was kept in a headlock until she grabbed the steering wheel and drove the vehicle into a ditch. Physical evidence had been collected at the time of the article in 2003, which investigators hoped to be able to use to link the suspect to the attacks. Using forensic evidence and investigative work, investigators have linked multiple cases to the suspect and have identified him as a violent serial sex offender. Detectives are asking the public to contact them if they have information that could help solve the case. Anonymous tips can be left by calling 1-866-411-TIPS, or by visiting article source: Maryland county sheriff renews efforts to solve serial rape cold case
