David Crocker, a 25-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for committing multiple armed robberies near Anacostia Park in 2023. This announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department.
Crocker entered a guilty plea on March 31, 2025, in Superior Court to two counts of armed robbery related to incidents that occurred on December 18, 2023. He also admitted to unlawfully possessing a silver and black pistol on November 10, 2023. After serving his prison sentence, Crocker will undergo five years of supervised release and must register as a gun offender.
The government's evidence revealed that Crocker committed two armed robberies on December 18, 2023. The first incident took place in the vicinity of Anacostia Park at the 2200 block of Fairlawn Avenue, SE. Crocker used a black and silver pistol to rob an individual of their phone, keys, and wallet before demanding PINs for the victim's Cash App account and credit cards.
Later that day, Crocker robbed another person on the Anacostia Railroad Bridge using the same weapon. He stole the victim's bicycle, cell phone, keys, and wallet while again demanding PINs for financial accounts. United States Park Police officers apprehended Crocker shortly after these crimes were committed and recovered both the stolen items and the firearm.
U.S. Attorney Pirro and Chief Smith acknowledged the efforts of those involved in investigating this case from both the United States Park Police and the Metropolitan Police Department. They also recognized Assistant U.S. Attorney Kraig Ahalt for prosecuting this case successfully.
