ANC commissioner calls for 'justice' in serial robbery case

ANC commissioner wants harsher punishment in serial robbery case

A 25-year-old who pleaded guilty to two counts of armed robbery in D.C. is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. But one local D.C. leader is saying he robbed fourteen individuals – and wants the community to see justice.

WASHINGTON - A 25-year-old who pleaded guilty to two counts of armed robbery in D.C. is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. But one local D.C. leader is saying he robbed fourteen individuals – and wants the community to see justice. 

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David Crocker pleaded guilty in April to multiple armed robberies and firearms charges after a string of robberies near Anacostia Park in 2023. In his plea deal, Crocker pleaded guilty to two counts of armed robbery and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm.

But ANC Commissioner Tom Donohue says Crocker accepted responsibility for fourteen robberies – one of which Donohue was himself a victim. 

He's expressed concern – saying in a press release that it's "deeply disturbing that someone responsible for such a widespread pattern of violence would only face charges for a fraction of their confessed crimes." 

"The community deserves to see justice served for every single victim of this serial armed robber," said Donohue.