‘Family Matters’ Darius McCrary Released from Custody
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Darius McCrary is out of jail … walking free from custody after a court hearing in front of a judge officially ending a messy stretch that started with a border arrest in Mexico … TMZ has learned.
The “Family Matters’ star’s public defender Paulette Loftin tells TMZ … “Over the last four years, Mr. McCrary’s fight for justice and truth has been painted as an attempt to shirk his responsibilities to his child. The resolution reached today makes it clear that family does matter and that it always has.”
She adds, “This resolution allows Mr. McCrary to correct the misleading narrative and put this matter behind him.”
We broke the story … McCrary was first busted in October near Tijuana and held on a no bail order in San Diego. After several hearings, he was extradited to Michigan, where he faced five felony charges, including accusations of failing to pay child support and absconding.
As part of Monday’s deal, his rep, Ann Barlow tells TMZ … he entered a no-contest plea to all five felony charges. He’s set to return to court for sentencing in February 2026.
She adds he’s relieved to be heading home for the holidays and still plans to continue fighting to clear his name.
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Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland Hit Speeds Of 145+ MPH During Pursuit … Cops Found Holster In Car
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Marshawn Kneeland was driving 145+ MPH before crashing into another vehicle and fleeing on foot the night of his tragic death, a police report obtained by TMZ Sports indicates.
Kneeland was observed speeding by an officer from the Texas Department of Public Safety at 10:33 PM on November 5, prompting police to follow the 24-year-old.
The cop says he spotted MK driving recklessly, making “several unsafe lane changes” as he passed other motorists, hitting “speeds higher than 145 miles per hour.”
Despite attempting to pull Kneeland over using lights and sirens, the officer says he didn’t comply, and soon after, the Charger was no longer visible.
Minutes later, police say they found the vehicle, which had lost control and crashed into another vehicle, ultimately coming to a rest in a grass field on the Dallas Parkway, but Kneeland was nowhere to be found.
During a quick search of the black Charger, an empty holster was found … but no gun was located.
Authorities say they set up a perimeter using K-9s and aircraft, all in an attempt to find Kneeland.
Adding to the urgency to find Marshawn, his girlfriend, Catalina, told cops the defensive lineman messaged her to say goodbye.
Despite the best efforts of police, several hours passed with no sign of Kneeland … until around 1:30 AM when a heat signature was located inside a portable toilet.
Sadly, when officers reached the area, it was too late. Marshawn was found with a fatal, self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The report also says officials from Frisco PD and TX DPS met with representatives from the Dallas Cowboys at the scene.
Kneeland was drafted in the 2nd round out of Western Michigan in 2024, and was in the middle of his second season in Big D.
As you’d expect, news of Marshawn’s death has rocked the Cowboys … who dedicated Monday night’s win to his honor.
R.I.P.
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Once you own a pick-up truck, you may want to continue to own one for life. Pick-up trucks are versatile and can help you do so many things from hauling large Costco loads to your business or home, to towing an RV, and everything in between. As a bonus, if you own a truck, you can make quick bucks with pick-up trucks.
How to Make Quick Bucks with Pick-Up Trucks
You can earn money with your pick-up truck in many different ways, but these are some of the most popular.
Snow Plowing
If you live in a region that receives a fair amount of snow, you can make an impressive amount of money snow plowing. For example, if you live in Michigan, you can expect to charge $30 to $100 per visit to a customer’s house to clear the snow from his driveway. The specific rate depends on the length of the driveway and whether you’re also plowing turnarounds. The only downside of this job is that the income is unreliable—you only make money when the snow falls.
Snow plowing can be quite profitable. You can make between $100 to $10,000 per season, depending on the location, the work involved and the weather. Professional snow plowers make about $57,000 per year, but can make more or less based on pricing, and operating costs. Individual jobs can range from $75 to $200 for a residential driveway to thousands of dollars for larger commercial jobs.
Hauling
One of the advantages of owning a pick-up truck is that you can haul things easily. My dad used to own a pick-up, and he hauled cords of wood for us to use every winter. A neighbor asked my dad to haul cords of wood to him, and then another neighbor found out and asked. Soon, my dad had a side hustle hauling cords of wood to neighbors every winter.
You can make money hauling anything, from cords of wood to items to take to the junkyard. A good place to start would be to look on taskrabbit.com at pricing for hauling gigs, then apply if you wanted to get started.
Moving
Moving is expensive! Professional movers charge thousands of dollars. People may need professional moving services if they are moving several states away. However, if people are moving locally, they will likely welcome a more affordable option. That’s where you and your pick-up truck come in.
Determine how much the professionals charge for the services they provide. Then, determine what services you will provide. Will you just be moving the boxes with your truck? Will you help with unloading? Packing? Then, set your rates. Word of mouth should help your business grow.
Towing
Another option is to offer towing services. Most people who own boats and RVs already own the necessary vehicle to tow them. However, you can likely find work towing boats or RVs for a boat or RV company, moving their wares to different locations.
Boat towing is notorious expensive with professional companies charging between $900 per trip and between $10 and $20 per mile. If you truck is robust enough, you can offer to tow customers boats for less than the local market rate. Be forewarned, your trucks insurance polichy might not cover towed boats, so you’ll likely need a supplement to your policy.
Renting Out the Truck
If you feel comfortable letting others drive your truck, you can make money renting it out. A site like Turo can help you find customers who need a truck to haul things or want to rent out the model they’re considering buying to see how the vehicle feels. Turo also provides the owner with insurance when customers rent the truck.
Another option is to do the driving when you rent out the truck. You could join a site such as GoShare. You accept the jobs you want, help with loading, and deliver the items to an arranged location. Using GoShare, pick-up truck drivers can earn approximately $46 to $52 an hour.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, there are many ways you can make quick bucks with pick-up trucks. Simply decide on which method you would like to focus on. However, as long as your truck remains in good working order, rest assured that you can make a side hustle with it.
Melissa is a freelance writer and virtual assistant. She earned her Master’s from Southern Illinois University, and her Bachelor’s in English from the University of Michigan. When she’s not working, you can find her homeschooling her kids, reading a good book, or cooking.
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