Claude Carr is the greatest getaway driver on planet earth. He helped the infamous Johnson Brothers in London, pull off the greatest bank robbery of all time in 2013. He helped them again in 2025, pulling off another daring bank heist, this time on the island of Ibiza, it was the Grand Pamela Bank they stole from, running home with over 40 million euros. Claude was also a champion street racer on the island of Mallorca, not once had anybody else ever beaten him in a single race. However Claude Carr began his criminal career as a car thief within the city of New York. This is his legendary origin story, full of crime, police chases and plenty of thrills!
He first turned to crime in 2010, the French man came to the big apple with hopes of living the American Dream. Of course, anybody who's actually tried can tell you, it's never as simple as you'd hope. He found himself living in a shitty little apartment in the roughest part of the Bronx, that part of the city is considered the most crime ridden area and he was right in the middle of that chaos. He had to get out! However, his minimum wage job wasn't cutting it. So, he put his driving skills to good use. Claude made contact with the scariest gangsters of New York, offering his services as a discreet thief who could steal the greatest super cars in Manhattan, escape the cops and deliver the goods. He wasn't taken too seriously at first, but the man proved himself as an extraordinary car jacker, one capable of avoiding the whole NYPD. The illegal opportunities got more and more daring, yet he was fearless and incredibly bold. Soon enough, Claude's bank account grew bigger and bigger, eventually moving out of that shit hole in the Bronx, buying himself a nice big house in North Caldwell, New Jersey. Claude had climbed up the criminal ladder, eventually working for the infamous Samaris Family who were the most dangerous mafia in all of New York. Claude had graduated from committing the crime of Grand Theft Auto and became a getaway driver for the Samaris family. He helped them escape police and rival gangs on countless occasions. For a year, this gig was very lucrative and he had the protection of this Mafia too. Nobody dared mess with a man on the Samaris family payroll. However, dreams don't always last. It seemed Claude had achieved the American Dream, albeit illegally, this would soon become a nightmare.
Claude's final job for the Samaris family was to escort three gangsters from a rival gang's hideout. They had broken into the warehouse their rivals owned, shooting up the place, killing their enemies. It was a bloody massacre, one that alerted the NYPD and Claude was there to save them from arrest or death by being shot. The getaway was messy, the Samaris gangsters climbed inside Claude's car like normal, only a minute into the drive, a pistol fired from the police car perusing behind them. It smashed through the back window of Claude's car, exploding one of the Samaris gangster's head like a piñata full of blood and gore! The car's interior was a horrifying mess!
"You fuck!" The two surviving Samaris gangsters yelled, "this is your fault, Claude!"
"No, no Monsieur!" Claude cried, "don't blame me!"
"Just shut the fuck up and get the last two of us out of here!" The biggest one, sitting in the back seat beside the bloody corpse said. The other criminal sat next to Claude was much younger and too frightened to speak. Claude knew he was in serious trouble, even if he escaped the squads of racing police cars, the gangster in the back was going to kill him! So Claude raced his car to the nearest shore and quickly released his seat belt.
"What are you-"
Suddenly Claude crashed full speed into the water! The French man quickly punched the windshield before the car sank into the watery depths. The front passenger was too shocked to react, so was the gangster in the back. Claude swam to shore, knowing he had just killed two members of the Samaris Mafia. They'd think he killed all three. Claude was a dead man walking, especially if he stuck around New York or New Jersey. He had no choice but to leave. Not just the city, not just America, but the whole damn country! He booked a flight to England that very night. Most of Claude's money was locked away in a vault within his big house, he couldn't risk returning there, he only had a few hundred dollars in his wallet and about seven thousand in his current account. That was $7,300+ altogether. Enough money to make a new start, but not much more. It was beyond agony giving up his millions but he either left New York a poor man or die rich. He chose the former and broke into somebody's back garden, stealing dry clothes that were on their washing line. He changed from his wet ones and eventually hailed a cab, ordering the driver to take him straight to the airport, no questions asked. Halfway there, Claude realised he needed his passport to exit the country! So dared to take the risk of returning home. The driver was annoyed by the sudden change in direction, but he soon shut up the moment Claude handed him an extra $50 up front.
"Park here." Claude told the taxi driver, a good five minutes walk away from his house.
"I can take you all the way." The driver persisted.
"Please, Monsieur!" Claude pleaded.
"Ok, amigo..." The taxi driver sighed, stopping the car, "I'll wait."
"There's another fifty in it, if you do." Claude winked, exiting the yellow taxi. He then snuck through the dark, quiet streets of North Caldwell, approaching his house. As suspected, a black luxury car was parked on his drive, this was a Samaris car, he had driven the same model into the water only a few hours ago. Claude couldn't risk going inside until the criminals gave up and abandoned their search. They eventually did after almost an hour, driving away as Claude hid in some nearby bushes. He still had three hours to catch his flight, the rest was easy. Claude climbed over the fence, entering his own premises. He still had his house keys so entering was no sweat. Claude ran inside, climbed the stairs and grabbed his passport, he even searched his vault, but the money was all gone. The Samaris had reclaimed the wealth they had gifted Claude. At least he still had his $7,300+ and that was enough. So Claude exited his house soon after, the taxi was long gone. Claude was frustrated but this was understandable, he didn't expect the driver to wait around forever but he certainly hoped he would have. Now Claude had to find another taxi and it was almost midnight. Even in New Jersey, that wasn't so hard to do. He hailed one eventually, finally he could relax, he withdrew as much money as he could from an ATM before entering the airport. He got himself over $1,000 in cash altogether after that. Once in the airport, Claude walked straight towards his gate. He waited impatiently for his plane to arrive and then he boarded it, only until he sat down in his passenger seat, did Claude relax. It was a long flight, but it took him all the way to London. Two years later, he met the Johnson Brothers.
About the Creator
Joseph Roy Wright
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My name is Joseph Roy Wright, the British author of over 30 Independent novels!
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Con Man Dan
Con Man Dan was someone you didn't want to deal with, not ever! He was a con artist (hence his nickname), one who stole from the elderly and gullible youth, preying on innocent idiots and naive aspiring actors, artists, authors, musicians and social media influencers who were willing to do anything to be rich and famous. Don't think for a second that you're somebody special if you do any of the above, millions if not billions of people all across the globe dream of fame. It is by design, it's how big tech companies keep you glued to your phone screens. It's also how self help books sell like hot cakes on the internet. Most of them are full of bullshit and the simple truth behind why they sell so well in the first place, is because hundreds of desperate people are willing to fork over mountains of cash for something that promises them the fame and fortune they seek. That, in a nutshell is what a scam is. A broken promise. Buy this book and you'll know how to make money, the first chapter reads; "sell people a book promising success and they'll buy it, just like you bought this one and that's how you make money". It's that simple and Con Man Dan was a pro at this deception, only at least the self help books might actually help you (unlikely but true), Dan's cons were far less forgiving. He mostly operated in the city of New York (occasionally nipping to LA, especially around Hollywood to fool desperate wannabe celebrities, into buying into his false promises). He lived in the big apple and knew there were a lot (and I mean A LOT) of young business men who wanted to be the next wolf of Wall street. Yet, Dan knew too well that the movies made this gig look way too easy and fun. The Hollywood movies will lie, saying almost anyone can become a millionaire wall street trader overnight. Reality is always far more difficult and Dan knew that far too well. He was an older man, who often preyed on the impressionable youth who still believed in those fantastical dreams. He ran a classic investment scam on many young Americans, "invest with MegaTech (an electronics company he made up) and I can promise you, in a year's time; you'll quadruple your stock value! MegaTech is a new upcoming company that will take Silicon Valley by storm!" Con Man Dan would exclaim to them, smiling his salesman's grin, he'd even go so far as to show them fake sales charts of the company's success over the recent years. Of course many knew this was too good to be true, yet very few actually believed in his lies and that's all Dan needed. Just a few. Even if it was just one dumb kid (or elderly nanny) who believed him, he knew he'd be walking home a rich man, leaving them poor and enraged! He did not care, that scumbag! Well, one day he scammed the wrong woman. Her name was Maria Samaris, an elderly lady (of course) who put her trust into Dan's fake persona and false assurances that he only wished to help invest her retirement money properly. Dan pulled off this exact scam a million times before, however what he didn't count on was the fact Maria was related to some very serious, scary and deadly crime family. He had ripped off the grandmother of Tommy Samaris, the leader of his very own mafia making moves within the city of New York. Once news of Con Man Dan's greatest mistake got out, Tommy ordered gangsters far and wide to hunt down and kill the bastard. Dan caught news of this and ran! Leaving the city to hide out in the nearby countryside, thinking he was safe, Dan moved into an isolated motel and began new cons on small town folk who were easy prey. Of course, The Samaris heard about this sooner or later, they ordered a man and woman of the gang to Dan in disguise, pretending to be clueless foreigners on a romantic holiday away from Italy. The Samaris crime family was Italian/American after all, so pretending to be dumb tourists was all too easy. "Can you show us on motel laptop?" The woman asked Dan, purposely speaking broken English just to trick him further. "Oh, why yes of course!" He smiled, blissfully unaware of the trap he was walking into, as he entered their motel room. "Where is your computer?" Dan asked smiling, then he suddenly looked terrified as the male tourist pulled out a silenced pistol. "Tommy Samaris sends his regards." The man said coldly, before drilling Con Man Dan with half a dozen bullets. Dan fell back onto the hotel room's bed, staining the sheets red with his blood, killing him instantly. So ended the tale of Con Man Dan.
By Joseph Roy Wright9 months ago in Criminal
Minneapolis ICE Shooting Updates
In recent weeks, Minneapolis has found itself at the center of a growing legal and political controversy following a shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. What initially appeared to be a straightforward federal use-of-force investigation has evolved into a broader dispute between state authorities and federal officials, raising serious questions about transparency, jurisdiction, and accountability. The most significant development so far is the state’s claim that it has been denied access to key evidence related to the incident. As public attention intensifies, the case is no longer just about what happened during the shooting. It is increasingly about who controls the facts, who gets to investigate them, and how justice is supposed to function when federal and state systems collide. What We Know About the Minneapolis ICE Shooting The shooting occurred during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. ICE agents were reportedly conducting official duties when gunfire erupted, resulting in injuries and immediate emergency response. Federal authorities confirmed the incident and stated that internal protocols were activated, including an automatic review by federal oversight bodies. From the beginning, details were limited. Officials cited the ongoing nature of the investigation and concerns about officer safety. This lack of information, while not unusual in federal cases, quickly became a point of friction for Minnesota state authorities, who argued that the public deserved clarity and that the state had a legal role to play in examining the incident. State Authorities Push for Transparency Minnesota state officials, including investigators and legal representatives, formally requested access to evidence connected to the shooting. This evidence reportedly includes body camera footage, surveillance recordings, forensic reports, and internal communication logs from the operation. According to state representatives, these requests were either delayed or denied outright. The state has since gone on record stating that it cannot independently assess the legality of the shooting without full access to the materials. This denial has fueled concerns that federal agencies are operating without sufficient external oversight, especially in incidents involving potential civilian harm. State leaders emphasized that their position is not adversarial by default. Rather, they argue that cooperation between federal and state agencies is essential to maintain public trust, particularly in communities already wary of immigration enforcement. Federal Response and Jurisdictional Limits Federal officials, for their part, maintain that the investigation falls squarely under federal jurisdiction. ICE operates as a federal agency, and shootings involving federal officers are typically reviewed internally and, when appropriate, by federal prosecutors or inspectors general. In statements released following the controversy, federal representatives cited legal restrictions that limit the sharing of evidence during an active investigation. They also stressed that premature disclosure could compromise witness testimony or investigative integrity. This explanation, while legally grounded, has done little to ease state frustrations. Critics argue that “ongoing investigation” has too often been used as a blanket justification for withholding information, even in cases where transparency could prevent misinformation and public unrest. Community Reaction and Public Trust The Minneapolis community has responded with a mix of concern, anger, and fatigue. For many residents, particularly in immigrant and marginalized communities, the shooting has reopened long-standing fears about aggressive enforcement tactics and lack of accountability. Community leaders and advocacy groups have called for the immediate release of non-sensitive evidence, arguing that transparency is a prerequisite for trust. Peaceful demonstrations and public forums have highlighted a broader demand: that no law enforcement agency, federal or otherwise, should be beyond scrutiny. Local officials echoed these concerns, noting that Minneapolis has spent years attempting to rebuild trust between residents and law enforcement. The perception that evidence is being withheld threatens to undermine that progress. Legal Implications of Denied Evidence From a legal standpoint, the state’s inability to access evidence raises complex questions. While federal agencies do have authority over their operations, states also have a responsibility to investigate deaths or injuries occurring within their borders. Legal experts suggest that this dispute could set a precedent. If states are routinely blocked from reviewing evidence in federal use-of-force cases, it may limit their ability to pursue independent inquiries or bring charges under state law when applicable. Some analysts believe the issue could ultimately be resolved in court, with judges determining whether the state has a legal right to access certain materials. Such a ruling could have national implications, influencing how future federal-state conflicts are handled. Political Dimensions of the Case The Minneapolis ICE shooting has also taken on a political dimension. Immigration enforcement remains a deeply divisive issue, and incidents like this tend to amplify existing ideological divides. State officials critical of federal immigration policies view the denial of evidence as symptomatic of a larger lack of accountability. Meanwhile, supporters of strict federal enforcement argue that state interference could hinder effective operations and put officers at risk. This political tension complicates the path forward. What might otherwise be a procedural disagreement risks becoming a symbolic battle over immigration, law enforcement authority, and states’ rights. What Happens Next? As of now, the investigation continues under federal oversight, while the state explores its legal options. Negotiations between state and federal officials have reportedly not been ruled out, suggesting that a compromise could still be reached. Potential next steps include limited evidence sharing under confidentiality agreements, congressional inquiries, or judicial review. Each option carries its own risks and consequences, both legally and politically. What remains clear is that public pressure is unlikely to fade. Minneapolis residents, like many Americans, are demanding clarity, fairness, and accountability in cases involving law enforcement use of force. A Broader Conversation About Accountability The Minneapolis ICE shooting is no longer just a single incident under investigation. It has become a lens through which broader issues are being examined: the balance of power between federal and state authorities, the limits of transparency, and the role of public oversight in a democratic society. Whether or not the state ultimately gains access to the evidence, the controversy has already sparked an important conversation. How that conversation translates into policy, practice, or reform remains to be seen, but its impact will likely extend far beyond Minneapolis. In the end, accountability is not only about assigning blame. It is about ensuring that systems function openly and fairly, especially when lives are affected. The outcome of this case may help determine how well those principles are upheld in the future.
By Saboor Brohi 5 days ago in Criminal
Federal Law Enforcement Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks National Debat
## **Federal Law Enforcement Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks National Debate** In early 2026, a serious incident unfolded in Minneapolis when federal law enforcement officers shot a civilian during a large-scale operation in the city. The event immediately drew public attention and ignited widespread discussion about the role of federal agencies, public safety, and accountability. The shooting occurred in a residential area, creating fear and confusion among residents and prompting strong reactions from local leaders and community groups.
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